praRiDAnaM 1 Applying, employing, application, use. 2 Great effort, energy. 3 Profound religious meditation, abstract contemplation; R. 1. 74 ; 8. 19 ; V. 2. 4 Respectful behaviour towards (with loc. ). 5 Renunciation of the fruit of actions ( karmaPalatyAga ). 6 Entrance, access. 7 (With Buddhists) A prayer, an entreaty.