ind. 1 On the right or south of.

2 In the southern direction (with abl.). ṇā 1 A present or gift to Brāhmaṇas (at the completion of a religious rite, such as a sacrifice).

2 Dakṣiṇā regarded as a daughter of Prajāpati and as the wife of Sacrifice personified; patnī sudakṣiṇe- tyāsīdadhvarasyeva dakṣiṇā R. 1. 31.

3 A gift, offering or donation in general, fee, remuneration; prāṇadakṣiṇā, guruda- kṣiṇā &c.

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