Def/resources on word LAKHU

[rcohen at sas.upenn.edu]

LAKHU is derivable from Sanskrit lak.sa "mark, sign," related to the word
lak.sa.na which carries a similar meaning, often having a positive rather
than a negative connotation; refer to the Sanskrit verb root: lak.s- "to
mark, indicate, observe," etc.

Yours,
Richard Cohen
South Asia Regional Studies Dept.
Univ. of Pennsylvania
rcohen at sas.upenn.edu

 Greg Ozimek wrote:
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> I am looking for information and references to the (Hindi?) term: 
> LAKHU.  I understand it refers to a birthmark on one side of the
> nose and indicates some sort of auspiciousness (?).  
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> Details, please.  
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> Thanks.  
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>                     Regards,
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>                     Greg Ozimek       Dearborn (Detroit) Michigan
>                     ac161 at LEO.NMC.EDU (Internet)
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