Jaṇṇu, Jannu, Jānnu: 2 definitions
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Jaṇṇu 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 Dictionaryjaṇṇu : (nt.) the knee.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryJaṇṇu, (ka) (cp. jānu & jannu) the knee D. II, 160; J. VI, 332; SnA. II, 230; DhA. I, 80 (°ka); II, 57 (id.), 80; IV, 204; VvA. 206 (jaṇṇu-kappara). (Page 278)
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Jannu, (cp. jaṇṇu(ka) & jānu) the knee DhA. I, 394. —°ka D. II, 17≈(in marks of a Mahāpurisa, v. l. ṇṇ); J. IV, 165; DhA. I, 48. (Page 278)
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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