Damayanti

/ˌdɑːməˈjɑːnti/ noun

Definition

A princess in Hindu mythology, known for her devotion and beauty; the protagonist of the Nala and Damayanti story from the Mahabharata.

Etymology

From Sanskrit Damayantī; the name appears in ancient Hindu epics and means 'one who subdues' or relates to taming/controlling in some interpretations.

Kelly Says

The Nala and Damayanti story is one of the world's oldest love stories, and it's been retold in hundreds of variations across Asia—it's basically the Hindu world's Romeo and Juliet!

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