Randhati [radh or randh, differentiated in Pāli to 2 meanings & 2 verbs according to Dhtm: "hiŋsāyaŋ" (148), and "pāke" (827). In the former sense given as raṇḍ, in the latter randh. The root is freq. in the Vedas, in meaning 1. It belongs perhaps to Ags. rendan to rend: see Walde, Lat. Wtb. s, v. lumbus] to be or make subject to, (intrs.) to be in one's power; (trs.) to harass, oppress, vex, hurt (mostly Caus. randheti=Sk. randhayati). Only in Imper. randhehi J i.332, and in Prohib. mā randhayi J v.121, and pl. mā randhayuŋ Dh 248 (=mā randhantu mā mathantu DhA iii.357). See also randha2. -- 2. to cook (cp. Sk. randhi & randhana) Miln 107 (bhojanaŋ randheyya). -- pp. randha1.