[dīkṣ-bhāve a] 1 (a) Consecra- tion for a religious ceremony, ini- tiation in general; R. 3. 44, 65. (b) Receiving the initiatory mantra.

2 A ceremony preliminary to a sacrifice.

3 A ceremony or religious rite in general; vivāhadīkṣāṃ R. 3. 33; Ku. 7. 1, 8, 24.

4 Investiture with the sacred thread.

5 Dedicating oneself to a particular object, self- devotion. Comp. aṃtaḥ a supple- mentary sacrifice made...