वासनाvāsanā1 Knowledge derived from memory; cf. भावना.
- 1 Knowledge derived from memory; Compare भावना.
- Particularly, the impression unconsciously left on the mind by past good or bad actions, which therefore produces pleasure or pain.
- Fancy, imagination, idea.
- False idea, ignorance.
- A wish, desire, expectation, inclination; संसारवासनाबद्धशृङ्खला Gīt.3.
- Regard, liking, respectful regard; तेषां (पक्षिणां) मध्ये मम तु महती वासना चातकेषु Bv.4.17.
- Perfuming, scenting.
- (In math) Proof, demonstration.
Source: Apte