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svastivācana

sv-asti—vācana or sv-asti—vāca°naka, n. a religious rite preparatory to a sacrifice or any solemn observance (performed by scattering boiled rice on the ground and invoking blessings by the repetition of certain Mantras; also applied to the fee or complimentary present of flowers, sweetmeats &c. offered to Brāhmans on such occasions), [MBh.]; [Kāv.] &c.