Mannaya, Mannāya: 1 definition
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Mannaya means something in Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. 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 Damila chief, ally of Kulasekhara (Cv.lxxvi.141). He later joined Lankapura (Cv.lxxvii.7, 35).
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. A Damila chief, among the immediate retinue of Kulasekhara. Cv.lxxvi.220.
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).
India history and geography
Source: archive.org: Glossary of Sinhalese Folk Terms appearing in the Service Tenure RegisterMannaya:—Kitchen knife. Knife commonly used in tapping Kitul.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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