(often used in the Ṛg-veda, and sometimes only to lay stress on a following word; therefore by native etymologists [[Nir.]] considered as a particle of affirmation.) is often connected with words expressing devotion to the gods &c. in the sense of thus, truly, really
accord. to some also ‘here, hither’, ‘there, thither’, = Prākṛt ettha.
especially with dhī as an adjective. Hence itthā-dhī = such, i.e. true (satyā) or real worship. Similarly, itthā-dhī́ mfn. so devout, so pious i.e. very devout
performing such or true works [[Sāy.]], [RV.]; [AV.]; [KaṭhUp.]