Dosaniya: 1 definition
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Dosaniya 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 DictionaryDosaniya, Dosanīya & Dosaneyya (adj.) (grd.-formation either to dosa1 or dosa2, but more likely=Sk. *dūṣanīya= dūṣya (see dussa2 & dussati) influenced by dveṣaṇīya) corruptible; polluting, defiling; hateful, sinful S.IV, 307; A.II, 120; It.84 (where A.III, 110 has dussanīya in same context). (Page 332)
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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