Gandhabbamanusa, Gandhabbamānusā, Gandhabba-manusa: 1 definition
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Gandhabbamanusa 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 DictionaryGandhabbamānusā refers to: (pl.) G. & men Dh.420= Sn.644;
Note: gandhabbamānusā is a Pali compound consisting of the words gandhabba and mānusā.
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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Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 419-420 - The Story of the Skull-Tapper < [Chapter 26 - Brāhmaṇa Vagga (The Brāhmaṇa)]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Biography (23): Vaṅgīsa Mahāthera < [Chapter 43 - Forty-one Arahat-Mahatheras and their Respective Etadagga titles]