Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary
P. -rakṣati, to preserve, guard, protect AV.; MBh.; to keep (a promise) MBh.; to be afraid of, fear (acc.) VS. 084967 669,3 132952 n. preserving, protecting W. 084968 669,3 132953 f. safety, preservation 669,3 132954 ind. for the sake of saving MW. 084969 669,3 132955