sAptapada a. ( dI f. ), sAptapadIna a. [ cf. P. V. 2. 22 ] Formed by walking together seven steps, or by talking together seven words; yataH satAM saMnatagAtri saMgataM manIziBiH sAptapadInamucyate Ku. 5. 39 (where the latter sense appears better); Pt. 2. 43 , 4. 103. — daM, -naM 1 Circumambulation of the nuptial fire by the bride and bridegroom in seven steps (which makes the marriage tie irrevocable). 2 Friendship, intimacy.