अदक्षिण

{ adakṣiṇa }

A Sanskrit English Dictionary

अ-दक्षिण  mfn.  mfn. not dexterous, not handy, not right, left

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अ दक्षिण

   inexperienced, simple-minded, not giving or bringing in a दक्षिणा or present to the priest, [RV. x, 61, 10, &c.]

The Practical Sanskrit-English Dictionary

अदक्षिण [adakṣiṇa] a.  a. [न. त.]
   Not right, left.
   [न. ब.] Not bringing in Dakṣiṇā to the priests; without any gifts (as a sacrifice); अदक्षिणास अच्युता दुधुक्षन् [Rv.1.] 61.1 मृतो यज्ञस्त्वदक्षिणः [Pt.2.94.]
   Simple, weakminded, silly; मेनेऽथ सत्यमेवेति परिहासमदक्षिणा [Rām.]
   Not handy, skillful or clever; awkward.
   Unfavourable [Bhāg.1.82.2.]

Shabda-Sagara

अदक्षिण  mfn.  ( -णः-णा-णं)
   1. Not clever, unskilful.
   2. Not comprehending the fee given to the Brahmans, a sacrifice, &c.
    E. अ neg. दक्षिण clever, or दक्षिणा a fee.

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अ दक्षिण दक्षिणा