Bilanga, Bilaṅga: 2 definitions
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Bilanga 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 Dictionarybilaṅga : (m.) vinegar.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryBilaṅga, (etym. doubtful; one compares both Sk. viḍaṅga the plant Embelia ribes, and vilaṅga the plant Erycibe paniculata) sour gruel J. VI, 365 (=kañjiya); usually in stock phrase kaṇājaka bilaṅga-dutiya (seed-cake?) accompanied by sour gruel Vin. II, 77, 78; S. I, 90; A. I, 145; IV, 392; J. I, 228; III, 299; SnA 94; DhA. III, 10 (v. l. pilaṅka-°akaṃ); IV, 77; VvA. 222, 298 (bilaṅka°).—thālika a certain torture, called “gruel-pot” (should there be any relation to bila-kata under bila2?) A. I, 47; II, 122; Nd2 604 (v. l. khil°); Miln. 197, 290, 358 (all passages in standard setting). (Page 487)
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: Bilangada, Bilangama, Bilangathalika.
Full-text: Vilanga, Kanajaka, Amaradevi Panha, Dutiya.
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