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Kankshita

@thegameison

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Posted: 12 years ago

#131

Originally posted by: Cool-n-Fresh

Dhrita=Hold,Rashtra=State/Kingdom

It is an epithet for the Head of a Confederate.

I didn't know that, eeh. 😳 Although as far as Pandu goes, I'm quite sure. Most of the times in fact, there's always a relation between the highlighting characteristic of the a character's personality and their name. Like Devvrat became Bhisma after the vow he made. Often their names come from who their father is or which kingdom they belong to. Gandhari was the princess of Gandhara. Kunti was Kuntibhoj's adopted daughter etc.

Edited by epiphany. - 12 years ago

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varaali

@varaali

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Posted: 12 years ago

#132

Originally posted by: Cool-n-Fresh

Did King Pandu have another name?I'm asking this coz Pandu means Pale.Why a person born in the warrior class be named after a disease?😕

He was not named after a disease 😆. 'Pandu' means whitish / pale / without color. His name describes his appearance, just as Krishna's name described his countenance.

Pandu, can be thought of as a synonym for 'shweta', though I admit it is not used as frequently.

You have correctly explained the meaning for Dhritarashtra.

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Cherry

@chirpy_life19

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Posted: 12 years ago

#133

Originally posted by: varaali

He was not named after a disease 😆. 'Pandu' means whitish / pale / without color. His name describes his appearance, just as Krishna's name described his countenance.

Pandu, can be thought of as a synonym for 'shweta', though I admit it is not used as frequently.

You have correctly explained the meaning for Dhritarashtra.

Pandu means Anemia.Pandu Roga they say.Am I right?

Oh I got it thank you!You know 'Pandu Ranga'-Vitthal of Maharashtra.Meaning one glowing with white light!😊

Edited by Cool-n-Fresh - 12 years ago