Abhinindriya: 1 definition
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Abhinindriya means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAbhinindriya, (vv. ll. at all passages for ahīnindriya) doubtful meaning. The other is explained by Bdhgh at DA.I, 120 as paripuṇṇ°; and at 222 as avikal-indriya not defective, perfect sense-organ. He must have read ahīn°. Abhi-n-indriya could only be explained as “with supersenseorgans”, i. e. with organs of supernormal thought or perception, thus coming near in meaning to *abhiññindriya; We should read ahīn° throughout D.I, 34, 77, 186, 195. II.13; M.II, 18; III, 121; Nd2 under pucchā6 (only ahīn°). (Page 65)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
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