Abhi

Abhi

Abhi (Abhih) is Sanskrit Pali and Hindi word.

Origin

The first reference to the word 'Abhi' is found in Rigveda book 1, hymn 164. [ [http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/rvsan/rv01164.htm The Rig Veda in Sanskrit: Rig Veda Book 1: Hymn 164 ] ]

After that the word 'Abhi' frequently appear in ancient Sanskrit texts.

Meaning

Although the word frequently appear in Vedas, Upnishad and Geeta the meaning of the word 'Abhi' is not clear. But it is generally agreed that 'Abhi' means 'to, towards, into, higher, about'. [ [http://ignca.nic.in/jatak082.htm Jataka Stories - The Buddha's Teaching of Abhidhamma ] ] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abhidhamma]

Although the meaning of Sanskrit word is not clear, the meaning of Hindi word 'Abhi' is perfectly clear (if translated in English, Abhi means 'now').

According to Swami Vivekananda the meaning of the word 'Abhih' mentioned in vedantas is 'fearless'. While pronouncing 'Abhih', 'h' remains silent letter. [http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Complete_Works_of_Swami_Vivekananda/Volume_3/Lectures_from_Colombo_to_Almora/Vedanta_in_its_Application_to_Indian_Life] [http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Complete_Works_of_Swami_Vivekananda/Volume_3/Lectures_from_Colombo_to_Almora/Bhakti]

Usage

The word 'Abhi' is used as prefix to form many Indian male, female names and words. Example of names are Abhijit,Abhijeet, Abhilash, Abhimanyu, Abhishek, Abhinav, etc. Example of words are Abhidhamma, Abhikarta, Abhineta, Abhivandana, Abhiyan, Abhiyanta etc.

Famous Historical Figures

Abhimanyu

Famous Modern Days Figures

Abhishek Bachchan

Abhinav Bindra

Abhijeet Bhattacharya (Singer)

Abhijeet Sawant

Abhijeet Kale

Abhishek Tiwari

Famous Movies

Abhimaan

Abhilasha

Abhinetri

Famous Words

Abhidhamma

References

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External links

* [http://www.hindunet.org/srh_home/1997_3/0149.html Elaborate commentary on origin and meaning of word 'Abhi' with references by Shikaripura Harihareswara, California]


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