Anasava, Anāsava: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Anasava means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA Pacceka Buddha found in a list of Pacceka Buddhas. He lived in Isigili. M.iii.70; Ap.i.107.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryanāsava : (adj.) free from intoxicants; passionless.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAnāsava, (adj.) (an + āsava) free from the 4 intoxications (see āsava) Vin.II, 148 = 164; D.III, 112; Sn.1105, 1133; Dh.94, 126, 386; Nd2 44; It.75; Pug.27, Dhs.1101, 1451; Vbh.426; Th.1, 100; Pv.II, 615; VvA.9. See āsava and cp. nirāsava. (Page 32)
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryAṇāsava (अणासव) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Anāśrava.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Anasava Sutta.
Ends with: Brahmanasava, Manasava, Odanasava, Vadanasava.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Anasava, Anāsava, Aṇāsava; (plurals include: Anasavas, Anāsavas, Aṇāsavas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
6.3. Terms for Nibbāna < [Chapter 4 - Comparative Study of Liberation in Jainism and Buddhism]
1.3.2. Vedanānupassanā–Contemplation of the Feeling < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]
The Book of Protection (by Piyadassi Thera)
Discourse 16 - The Discourse At Isigili < [Discourses]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 386 - The Story of a Certain Brāhmin < [Chapter 26 - Brāhmaṇa Vagga (The Brāhmaṇa)]
The Jhanas (by Henepola Gunaratana Mahāthera)
Jhāna and the Arahant < [Chapter 5 - Jhāna and the Noble Disciples]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the Biography of the thera Aññāsi Koṇḍañña < [Chapter 1 - Buddhavagga (Buddha section)]
Introduction (commentary on the first stanza) < [Commentary on biography of Silent Buddhas (Paccekabuddha)]
Mahavamsa (by Wilhelm Geiger)