रक्षा

Definitions

• the act of protecting or guarding, protection, care, preservation, security Mn. MBh. &c.
• a guard, watch, sentinel Mṛicch. Kām.
• any preservative, (esp.) a sort of bracelet or amulet, any mysterious token used as a charm BhP. Suṡr.
• a tutelary divinity (cf. महा-र्°)
• 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 श्रावण, either as an amulet and preservative against misfortune, or as a symbol of mutual dependence, or as a mark of respect) MW.