that which remains in the mind, tendencies of the past, impression usually as pubba˚; former impression (Snp.1009; Mil.10, Mil.263)
■ Cp. Ne.4, Ne.21, Ne.48, Ne.128, Ne.133 sq., Ne.153, Ne.158 sq. Ne.189 sq
■ Cp. BSk. vāsanā, e.g. Mvu.i.345.

fr. vasati² = vāsa², but by Rh. D., following the P. Com̄. connected with vāseti & vāsa³