Pancalacandi, Pañcālacandī: 1 definition
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Pancalacandi 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 NamesDaughter of Culani Brahmadatta. Her marriage with King Videha, which was accomplished by the wisdom and diplomacy of Mahosadha, forms the main theme of the Maha Ummagga Jataka. She bore a son to Videha, who succeeded him ten years after the marriage.
Pancalacandi is identified with Sundari (Nanda). J.vi.409, 410, 426, 427, 434, 438, 445, 453, 454; 466, 478.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Canndi, Pancalacanda, Kevatta.
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