Dakṣiṇa (दक्षिण) in Sanskrit commonly means
"south," "righthand side," or "dexterous," and it also
refers to a ritual offering, donation, or honorarium
in religious and spiritual contexts.
Literal and Directional Meaning
- Extended meaning: dexterous, able, clever, or skillful ( ). This sense emphasizes capability or skill in action rather
- than physical direction.
- 3 Sources
Religious and Ritual Context
- 5 Sources
Mythological and Cultural Uses
- 2 Sources
Linguistic Origin
- 2 Sources
Summary of Key Translations
Context | Meaning |
|---|---|
Directional | South, right-hand side |
Attribute | Dexterous, skillful, able |
Religious / Ritual | Sacrificial gift, offering, honorarium, guru payment |
Cultural / Mythological | Personified goddess, divine or directional manifestation |
Geographic | Deccan region in India |
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