（1） To unite， or combine two things （samgati， samsarga， samnikarsa）. For two things to become one body （saha^）. To harmonize. （2） The production of the special function of consciousness by the connection of objects， organs and self. （3） 'Contact' （触）. （4） To agree， to accord with. （5） The union of causes and conditions. （6） In hetu-vidya^ 因明， the fourth of the five-part syllogism--'application.'