Sorry, looks (or should I say, "sounds"?) like I confused you. It's neither ahhjuunee nor ahhjaanee. To use your method, it's pronounced as...
P.S. I forgot to mention that this is the pronunciation for the word 'ajani' which means 'Path' or 'Road'. It is not the same pronunciation for...
Sure, why not?! If Nirvana can be the name of a rock band, why not a restaurant chain called 'Ajani'?;) Apart from the Hindi word 'agyani', which...
Hello thipps, Here are a few links to some of the major 18 Puranas. The first link is worth looking at, as it will give you an overview of the...
I'm not sure which language you (DT Strain) are referring to here. I have not heard this word in the Indian languages which I know - Hindi, Tamil....
Hello Dani13, I'm not sure if your question relates to Hindu society or scripture. In Hindu mythology and the epics like Mahabharata there are...
Dear Brucegdc, You've done an awesome amount of research on this subject of dowry deaths! You are correct that it is mainly a societal aberration....
Hello again D T Strain! I won't blame your mother or the Indian woman entirely for the misunderstanding or the confusion she created in your...
Dear D T Strain, I am a Hindu woman from India. As far as I know, killing a wife for bad cooking wouldn't be considered ethical by normal Hindus....
Namaste Vajradhara and Tatvamasi, The word 'karma' actually means act or deed. In the broader sense, it refers to the act and its result: as said...
Vanakkam Tatvamasi, My apologies - I had addressed you as 'Advaitin' previously. Good to see you back. Lucky for you to have time to spend on...
Friend, Thanks for your response. I'm just trying to get a feel for the social/religious background of the Prophet prior to his receiving the...
Salam Thipps, I appreciate your taking time to answer my questions and providing quotations. If you do find answer to my question on the Prophet's...
Dear LensmanZ313, I suppose that you are referring to the Sanskrit word and Hindu concept of 'avatar'. The meaning of the Sanskrit word 'avatar'...
Salaam, I am not sure if my questions have already been answered elsewhere on this forum. If they are, I would appreciate it if someone could...
P.S. Brian - for some reason the thread count is still showing 3 replies, when there are 5 - Thathaastu's reply and mine are not being counted. So...
Dear Tathaastu, Welcome! Like you, I am not entirely proficient in Hinduism/Sanatana Dharma, and am not a historian by profession, but do have a...
Vanakkam Advaitin, Welcome and Pongal vazhtugal! (Happy Pongal greetings). Indogenes
Sacredstar, I pray that your friends in Thailand are safe and get in touch with you soon, and thanks for your prayers for this part of the world....
Dear Ryuuko, I truly appreciate your kind words and prayers. I wonder what impact the earthquake and the turmoil of the seas and the ocean in...
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