[Opinions] Re: White People Using Sanskrit Names
in reply to a message by flyboy
I am white as a ghost and there is one Sanskrit name I would consider using and that's Lalita, and I would feel ok (yet cautious) using it because it's meaningful to me in multiple ways, it's... important to me on a personal level and I respect the culture and countries and religions it came from immensely. Sanskrit itself is very important to me, it is a holy language. But I would feel cautious, I would probably consult with friends and teachers before giving it.
And I wouldn't/don't judge others for giving Sanskrit names to their children. Err, I would attempt not to, 'cause I would feel like a bit of an ass if I did. lol.
ॐ मणिपद्मे हूं
"Speak the truth; yield not to anger; when asked, give even if you only have a little."
"Live alone and do no evil; be carefree like an elephant in the elephant forest."
And I wouldn't/don't judge others for giving Sanskrit names to their children. Err, I would attempt not to, 'cause I would feel like a bit of an ass if I did. lol.
ॐ मणिपद्मे हूं
"Speak the truth; yield not to anger; when asked, give even if you only have a little."
"Live alone and do no evil; be carefree like an elephant in the elephant forest."
This message was edited 4/7/2017, 12:38 PM
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This basically. There are a lot of Indian names I love, but before considering using one, I'd definitely consult a few actual Indian people first.