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[Facts] Re: meaning of 'RAHUL'
You've probably done a 'net search on this name already and found that various websites only give the definition: "Son of Lord Buddha". Although Gautama Buddha did have a son named "Rahul", this isn't the literal meaning of the name but rather a historic reference.According to *The Penguin Book of Hindu Names* by Maneka Gandhi, the entry for the name "Radula" (a form of "Radul") gives the following:1. "able"; "efficient"; "given by Rahu"2. "Fetter"3. "the son of Suddhodana"; "a son of Guatama Buddha"-- Nanaea
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the word RAHUL is originated from the sanskrit 'dhatu' (verb=dhatu in sanskrit) "ruh" - meaning the soul.title RAHUL is given to a person who can understand the souls(feelings) of others.
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It is really nice information.Thanks
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correction"...the entry for the name "Radula" (a form of "Radul")..."That should be "Rahula" -- not "Radula". Typo!-- Nanaea
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