ava-sthita mfn. standing near (sometimes with acc., e.g. [Hariv. 14728]; [R. v, 73, 26]), placed, having its place or abode, [ĀśvŚr.]; [MaitrUp.]; [MBh.], &c., (with a pr. p.) continuing to do anything, [R. iii, 30, 19]
engaged in, prosecuting, following, practising (with loc. [[MBh.] si, 1228 [Mn.] &c.] or in comp. [[Bhag. iv, 23]; [Hit.]])
obeying or following (the words or commands of; loc.), [BhP.]; [Bhaṭṭ.]
giving one's self up to (e.g. to compassion or pride), [MBh. xii, 272]; [R. v, 58, 13]
contained in (loc.), [Mn. xii, 119]; [Bhag. ix, 4] and [xv, 11] : being incumbent upon (loc.), [Kum. ii, 28], ready for (dat.), [Pañcat.], firm, fixed, determined, [KaṭhUp.]; [R.] &c.
steady, trusty, to be relied on [Mn. vii, 60], &c. (cf. an-av°.)