Chavivanna, Chavivaṇṇa, Chavi-vanna: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Chavivanna 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: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarychavivaṇṇa : (m.) colour of the skin; complexion.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryChavivaṇṇa refers to: the colour of the skin, the complexion, esp. beautiful compl., beauty Vin.I, 8; J.III, 126; DhA.IV, 72; PvA.14 (vaṇṇadhātu), 70, 71 (=vaṇṇa). (Page 275)
Note: chavivaṇṇa is a Pali compound consisting of the words chavi and vaṇṇa.
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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Partial matches: Chavi, Vanna, Cavi.
Full-text: Vannadhatu, Vippasanna, Vigata, Vanna.
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