वत्सर वत्सलयति

वत्सल

वत्सल a. [वत्सं लाति ला-क]
1 Child-loving, affectionate towards children or offspring; as वत्सला धेनुः माता &c.
2 Affectionate towards, fondly loving, devoted to, fond of, kind or compassionate towards; त्व- द्वत्सलः, क्व स तपस्विजनस्य हंता Māl. 8. 8; 6. 14; R. 2. 69, 8. 41; so शरणा- गतवत्सल; दीनवत्सल &c.
−लः
1 A fire fed with grass.
2 N. of Vishṇu.
3 The sentiment of affection (वात्सल्यरस).
−ला A cow fond of her calf.
−लं Affection, fondness; Pt. 2. 9.

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