Chetvana, Chetvāna: 1 definition
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Chetvana 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 Dictionarychetvāna : (abs.) having cut off or severed.
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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Search found 2 books and stories containing Chetvana, Chetvāna; (plurals include: Chetvanas, Chetvānas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 347 - The Story of Theri Khemā < [Chapter 24 - Taṇhā Vagga (Craving)]
Verse 46 - The Story of the Monk who Contemplates The Body as a Mirage < [Chapter 4 - Puppha Vagga (Flowers)]
Verse 345-346 - The Prison-House < [Chapter 24 - Taṇhā Vagga (Craving)]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the stanza on coral (koviḷāra) < [Commentary on biography of Silent Buddhas (Paccekabuddha)]
Commentary on the Biography of the thera Upasena, the son of Vaṅganta < [Chapter 2 - Sīhāsaniyavagga (lion-throne section)]
Commentary on the biography of the the thera Sāriputta < [Chapter 1 - Buddhavagga (Buddha section)]