रक्षा

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) protection
 * 2) safety
 * 3) defence
 * 4) support

Etymology
From, from , same source as 🇨🇬. Other cognates include 🇨🇬, and 🇨🇬.

Noun

 * 1) the act of protecting or guarding, protection, care, preservation, security Mn. MBh. &c.
 * 2) a guard, watch, sentinel Mṛicch. Kām.
 * 3) any preservative, (esp.) a sort of bracelet or amulet, any mysterious token used as a charm BhP. Suṡr.
 * 4) a tutelary divinity (cf. महा-र्°)
 * 5) ashes (used as a preservative) L.
 * 6) a piece of thread or silk bound round the wrist on partic. occasions (esp. on the full moon of श्रावण, either as an amulet and preservative against misfortune, or as a symbol of mutual dependence, or as a mark of respect) MW.

Descendants

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