Query is empty or invalid! Please provide a valid query.
?

This search widget will find dictionary entries based on the selected search mode.

You can type text using the chosen transliteration scheme.


Transliteration Schemes

Read about transliteration schemes for typing Sanskrit text with an English keyboard:


Search Modes
  • Exact Word: Finds entries that exactly match the search term.
  • Prefix: Finds words that start with the search term.
  • Regex: Use regular expressions to match the word or its variants.
  • Translations (FTS): Full-text search in entry meanings. Use "word*" for prefix matching.

rakṣā

f. the act of protecting or guarding, protection, care, preservation, security, [Mn.]; [MBh.] &c.

a guard, watch, sentinel, [Mṛcch.]; [Kām.]

any preservative, (esp.) a sort of bracelet or amulet, any mysterious token used as a charm, [BhP.]; [Suśr.]

a tutelary divinity (cf. mahā-r°)

ashes (used as a preservative), [L.]

a piece of thread or silk bound round the wrist on partic. occasions (esp. on the full moon of Śrāvaṇa, either as an amulet and preservative against misfortune, or as a symbol of mutual dependence, or as a mark of respect), [MW.]