daiśika mf(ī)n. (fr. deśa) relating to space (opp. to kālika Bhāshāp.) or to any place or country
• local, provincial, national MBh. R.
• a native Rājat.
• knowing a place, a guide MBh.
• showing, directing, spiritual guide or teacher MBh. Hariv. (cf. deśika and deśya)
• n. a kind of dance Mall. on Megh. 35

Sanskrit-English Dictionary, by M. Monier William