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  2. Shri - Wikipedia

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    Shri is a polite form of address equivalent to the English "Mr." or "Ms.". [7] Shri is also frequently used as an epithet of some Hindu gods, in which case it is often translated into English as Holy. Also, in language and general usage, Shri, if used by itself and not followed by any name, refers to the supreme consciousness, i.e. god ...

  3. Indian honorifics - Wikipedia

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    A Maratha Durbar showing the Chief and the nobles (Sardars, Jagirdars, Sarpatil, Istamuradars & Mankaris) of the state.. Indian honorifics are honorific titles or appendices to names used in the Indian subcontinent, covering formal and informal social, commercial, and religious relationships.

  4. Srinivas - Wikipedia

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    Shri means "radiance" or "diffusing light"; nivasa means "place of residence", which is considered to be the source of light (as a metaphor for life) in Hindu scriptures. [citation needed] Shri is also an epithet of Lakshmi [1] who is the consort associated with Venkateshvara, and often described to be embodied within him. [2]

  5. Ganesha - Wikipedia

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    The Hindu title of respect Shri (Sanskrit: श्री; IAST: śrī; also spelled Sri or Shree) is often added before his name. [17] The name Ganesha is a Sanskrit compound, joining the words gana (gaṇa), meaning a 'group, multitude, or categorical system' and isha (īśa), meaning 'lord or master'. [18]

  6. Hari - Wikipedia

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    The Sanskrit word "हरि" (Hari) is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*ǵʰel-to shine; to flourish; green; yellow" which also gave rise to the Persian terms zar 'gold', Greek khloros 'green', Slavic zelen 'green' and zolto 'gold', as well as the English words yellow and gold.

  7. Radhe Radhe - Wikipedia

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    Radhe Radhe, (Hindi: राधे राधे, IAST: Rādhe Rādhe), also spelled Radhey Radhey, is a Hindi expression used as a greeting and salutation in the Braj region of India. The greeting is associated with the Hindu goddess Radha , who is the consort of Krishna . [ 1 ]

  8. Lakshmi - Wikipedia

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    Lakshmi in Sanskrit is derived from the root word lakṣ (लक्ष्) and lakṣa (लक्ष), meaning 'to perceive, observe, know, understand' and 'goal, aim, objective', respectively. [30] These roots give Lakshmi the symbolism: know and understand your goal. [ 31 ]

  9. Honorific titles of Indian figures - Wikipedia

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    Meaning 'the Brave'. Bahadur is an honorific title bestowed upon princes and victorious military commanders by Mughal emperors, and later by their British successors. Sam Manekshaw: Bihar Kesari Shri Krishna Sinha (Singh) [5] [6] "Lion of Bihar" ( Hindi/Sanskrit) "Bihar" = "Bihar state" and "Kesari" = "Lion" Bihar Vibhuti Anugrah Narayan Sinha [7]