m. a lonely or retired or secret place, (°e ind. in a lonely or solitary place, alone, apart, privately), [MBh.]; [Mn.]; [Śak.] &c.
a single part, part, portion, [Pat.]
the only end or aim, exclusiveness, absoluteness, necessity, [R.]; [Suśr.] &c.
devotion to one object, worship of one Being, monotheistic doctrine, [MBh.]; [BhP.]
mfn. directed towards or devoted to only one object or person, [BhP.]; [R.] &c.