Ratanaka: 1 definition
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Ratanaka 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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryRatanaka, (-°) (adj.) (ratana+ka, the ending belonging to the whole cpd. ) characteristic of a gem, or a king’s treasure; in phrase aniggata-ratanake “When the treasure has not gone out” Vin. IV, 160, where the chief queen is meant with “treasure. ” (Page 563)
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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Starts with: Ratanakara.
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Vinaya (1): The Patimokkha (by T. W. Rhys Davids)