Desharakshita, Deśarakṣita: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Deśarakṣita can be transliterated into English as Desaraksita or Desharakshita, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexDeśarakṣita (देशरक्षित).—A provincial or District Governor; acquainted with the produce of the Deśa and expert in controlling officials and keeping accounts.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 215. 17.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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