1 A sort of rush or grass(of which the girdle of a Brāhmaṇa should be made); Ms. 2. 43.

2 The sacred cord or girdle itself.

3 N. of a king of Dhārā (said to be [Page0870-b+ 56] the uncle of the celebrated Bhoja). Comp. keśaḥ 1. an epithet of Śiva.

2. of Viṣṇu. keśin m. an epithet of Viṣṇu. baṃdhanaṃ investi- ture with the sacred thread (or girdle). mekhalin m. 1. N. of Śiva.

2. of Viṣṇu. vāsas m....