Sruthi Krishnan [09/08/09 15:24 +0530]:
I think kanishtha means younger daughter. Jyeshtha means elder. So, it would also work for sister. But Bhagini seems more appropriate.. From whatever I remember from 10th standard mugging. :)
jyeshta and ganishta are just elder and younger. no gender or relationship implied there. bhagini would translate to "wife" I guess - sharer, in the sense of 'sahdharmacharini' - someone who proceeds together with you on the 'path ofrighteuousness'
