a dividing or being divided; separation.

a sharing or apportioning; distribution.

a part or portion so separated from the whole.

the quality of being wise; power of judging rightly and following the soundest course of action, based on knowledge, experience, understanding, etc.; good judgment; sagacity; wisdom.

the quality of being generous; willingness to share.

that which is proper, fit.

the quality of being proper, fitting or suitable; propriety; fitness.

tax paid in the form of goods (not money).

= ಪಾಶ - 4 & 7.

a game of chance played with dice.

= ಪೂಷ - 1.

protecting; shielding.

fostering; bringing up.

helping to grow.

that which protects or shields.

he who protects or shields; a guardian.

a man who fosters, brings up another.

a man who helps another, an organisation, society, etc. develop.

he who protects, shields; a guardian.

a woman who fosters, brings up another.

a woman who helps another, an organisation, society, etc.develop.

= ಪೋಷಾಕು.

any article of clothing; garment; clothes.

costume - a) the dress, including accessories, typical of a certain country, period, profession, etc.; b) a set of clothes as worn in a play or at a masquerade.