upaDAna a. Used (as a Mantra) in the putting up of the sacrificial bricks; P. IV. 4. 125. — naM 1 Placing or resting upon. 2 A pillow, cushion; vipulamupaDAnaM BujalatA Bh. 3. 79. 3 Peculiarity, individuality ( viSezaM ); PalopADAnABAvAt P. VI. 3. 39 Sk. 4 Affection, kindness. 5 A religious observance. 6 Excellence or excellent quality; sopaDAnAM DiyaM DIrAH sTeyasIM KawvayaMti ye Śi. 2. 77. (where u° also means a pillow). 7 Poison.