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Gambhira, 1 Definition(s)

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1) A seaport village, visited by Mittavindaka in the course of his flight from Benares. J.i.239.

2) A channel branching off from the Parakkama Samudda. It started at the point of the flood escape known as Makara. Cv.lxxix.40.

Added: 12.Apr.2009 | Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names
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