puro—√ dhā P. Ā. -dadhāti, -dhatte, (Ā.) to place before or at the head, to appoint (esp. to priestly functions), charge, commission, [RV.] &c. &c.; to propose (as a prize), [RV. v, 86, 5]; (P.) to place foremost, value highly, esteem, honour, be intent upon or zealous for, take to heart, [RV.]; &c.
puro—dhā f. charge, commission, (esp.) the rank and office of a Purohita, [TS.]; [AV.]; [Br.]