Saturday, July 12, 2014

Names of Draupadi

  1. “Agnijyotsna”—“The brightness within a fire.”
  2. “Agniputri"—"The daughter of Agnidev, The God of Fire."
  3. “Ayonija”—“The one born through unique means.”
  4. “Draupadi”—“Daughter of King Drupad.”
  5. “Kalyani”—“Bringer of fortune.” Many question it due to her revenge.
  6. “Krishnaa”—“Dark-skinned one.” She shared this name with Krishna.
  7. “Mahabharti”—“Causer of Great War.”
  8. “Nityayuvani”—“Possessor of eternal youth.”
  9. “Panchali”—“Princess of the Kingdom of Panchal.”
  10. “Panchami”—“Fifth one.” In reference to her five husbands.
  11. “Parsati”—“Granddaughter of King Prishata.”
  12. “Prashasti”—“Praised and famed one.”
  13. “Sairindhri”—“Expert maid.” She went by this name while serving the Queen of Matsya during the time she and her husbands hid in disguise in their last year of exile.
  14. “Yagnaseni”—“The one born from the fire of a yagna.”
  15. “Yojanagandha”—“Giver of fragrance to the distance of a yojana.” A yojana is about 9 miles.

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