दीक्ष्dīkṣ1 Ā. (दीक्षते, दीक्षित)
- 1 Ā. (दीक्षते, दीक्षित)
- To consecrate or prepare oneself for the performance of a sacred rite; दीक्षयस्व त्वमात्मानम् Mb.14.71.21; see दीक्षित below.
- To dedicate oneself to.
- To initiate or introduce a pupil.
- To invest with the sacred thread.
- To sacrifice.
- To practise self-restraint.
- To shave one's head, to be shaved.
- caus. impel; induce तत्क्लमस्तमदिदीक्षत क्षणं तालवृन्तचलनाय नायकम् Name18.12.
Source: ApteApte entry