Junha, Juṇhā, Juṇha: 4 definitions

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Junha means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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.

In Buddhism

Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Junha - An Elder of Kosala. For his story see the Maluta Jataka (J.i.165f).

2. Junha - Son of Brahmadatta, king of Benares. He was the Bodhisatta. See the Junha Jataka. J.iv.95ff.

3. Junha - A minister of Pasenadi. When Pasenadi held his Asadisadana, Junha rejoiced in the kings generosity, but his friend Kala was displeased at what he considered as waste. The king, hearing of this from the Buddha, asked Junha to use the royal revenue to give alms on his own account during seven days. This Junha did. He became a Sotapanna after hearing the Buddha preach. DhA.iii.186ff.

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Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

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Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

juṇha : (adj.) bright. || juṇhā (f.) moonlight; a moonlit night.

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Juṇhā, (f.) (Sk. jyotsnā, see also P. dosinā) moonlight, a moonlit night, the bright fortnight of the month (opp. kālapakkha) Vin. I, 138, 176; J. I, 165; IV, 498 (°pakkha). (Page 285)

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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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Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Juṇhā (जुण्हा) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Jyotsnā.

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Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.

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