Annataka, Aññātaka: 2 definitions
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Annataka 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 Dictionaryaññātaka : (adj.) 1. not related by blood; 2. unknown; 3. not recognisable.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary1) Aññātaka, 2 (adj.) (Demin. of aññāta2) unknown, unrecognisable, only in phrase °vesena in unknown form, in disguise J.I, 14; III, 116; V, 102. (Page 14)
2) Aññātaka, 1 (a + ñātaka, cp. Sk. ajñāti) he who is not a kinsman DhA.I, 222. (Page 14)
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: Annatakavesa.
Ends with: Brihannataka, Hanumannataka, Kannataka.
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