Kamanita, Kāmanīta, Kama-nita: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kamanita 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesThe name by which the brahmin, mentioned in connection with the Kama Jataka, the Kama Sutta and the Kamanita Jataka, is referred to. J.ii.212.
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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryKāmanīta refers to: led by desire J. II, 214, 215;
Note: kāmanīta is a Pali compound consisting of the words kāma and nīta.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kamanita Jataka.
Full-text: Kama Sutta, Kama Jataka, Uttarapancala.
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The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 228: Kāmanīta-jātaka < [Book II - Dukanipāta]