Namaskara,
Today, let us learn the meaning of the word “Shikandi.”
Usually this term is thoroughly misunderstood and consequently is often used in wrong instances. It just means “a brave warrior who has tied his hair in the form of a jate/shika” (locks or plait). He was the person who was responsible for Bheeshmacharya’s death.
Feel free to offer your suggestion or correct any mistake in the comments section.
Naham Kartha Harih Kartha
Note:
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{ 6 comments… read them below or add one }
sandhya 07.09.07 at 3:34 pm
so what has the meaning of shikhandi got to do
with spreading awareness about our culture and tradition?
R 07.10.07 at 8:51 am
in a way it does. The meaning of shikandi is misunderstood and is used in all wrong terms. Its a very sacred word which even appears in viShNusahasranama. ppl should get the right meaning and use the word appropriately. samskR^ita (the language) is our culture
sandhya 07.10.07 at 2:42 pm
i had thought adhyatma chinthana needs prior knowledge of mahabharata. but looks like it needs to be backed up with lot others like vishnusahasranama etc.
i was just wondering isnt there any other way to bring awareness about our culture without much complexities?
Just a thought
R 07.12.07 at 10:52 am
thanks, will try and incorporate your suggestions. offlate their were many learnings from Mahabharaatha but if you see the previous issues you can find other things as well.
even Vinay wanted more things on culture, but not finding time for that
sandhya 07.12.07 at 2:39 pm
Well The whole idea behind spreadin awareness about culture is great. But how many of the visitors do u think wud be interested in mahabharata,veda,purana etc?
countin on that,cant say that they were not willin to know about our culture. my suggestion is,if u want your effort to be witnessed by many,know what ‘many’ like reading. Just a thought again
Ramesh 07.27.07 at 3:05 pm
Let me add, Vishnusaharanama is a part of Mahabharata. The Author Veda vyasa has himself said Vishnusahasranama is the quintessence of Mahabharata and of course “Shikandi” is one of the names of Vishnu.
Regards
Ramesh