(a^/sraya, ni/sraya, vastu, adhistha^na) (1) That on which something depends. A basis, a ground, a foundation. For example, the visual consciousness depends one the "bases" of the eye organ 眼 and form 色. (2) A shelter, a person or place to depend upon. Fact, reality. (3) Basis, foundation. As the basis for transmigratory existence, the a^laya-vijn~a^na 阿赖耶识. (4) To supervise, manage, survey (adhistha^yaka). (5) To be managed, controlled, guided.