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Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Bharatas

Hindus are 'bharatas' right from ancient past. Etymology of the word Bharata is interesting. It means 'bha-retah' ie, those who "revel in light". Wonderful! How it is in sync with 'chanters of the holy Gayatri mantra'? Gayatri mantra also in essence means the same thing.
Posted by Hari at 9:57 AM

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