Choose the correct sandhi-viched (word split) of "महेश".
Explanation
Explanation
Step 1: The word "महेश" contains the vowel sound "ए" in the middle, which is formed by joining "आ" and "ई".
Step 2: Rule of Gun Sandhi: अ/आ + इ/ई = ए.
Step 3: So महा (ending in आ) + ईश (beginning with ई) = महेश.
Step 4: Other examples: गण + ईश = गणेश, सुर + इंद्र = सुरेंद्र.
Answer: महा + ईश.
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