Five Forces: 1 definition
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Five Forces 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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General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaFive Forces or Five Strengths:—A technical term in Buddhism corresponding to the Sanskrit pañcabala defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 48). The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., ‘five forces’). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Pancabala, Bhrashta, Shinjini, Sudayita, Sudha, Sudhanidhi, Mridubana, Tricapa, Panca, Capa, Bana, Pancabana, Radha.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Five Forces; (plurals include: Five Forceses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Stupas in Orissa (Study) (by Meenakshi Chauley)
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 17 - The dialogue between Indra and Kāmadeva < [Section 2.3 - Rudra-saṃhitā (3): Pārvatī-khaṇḍa]
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 44-45 - The Story of Five Hundred Monks < [Chapter 4 - Puppha Vagga (Flowers)]
Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra) (by Rama Prasada)
Sūtra 2.28 < [Book 2 - Practice (Sādhana)]
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