m. (3. pā; for 1. pāyu, see col. s) a guard, protector RV. (esp. instr. pl. with protecting powers or actions, helpfully) AV. 619,2 122382 m. N. of a man RV. vi, 47, 24 (with bhāradvāja, author of vi, 75; x, 87). 078517 619,2 122383 (prob.) protection (See nṛ-, bahu.). 078518 619,2 122384