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 Names1. 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.
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryjuṇha : (adj.) bright. || juṇhā (f.) moonlight; a moonlit night.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryJuṇhā, (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)
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryJuṇhā (जुण्हा) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Jyotsnā.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Junha Jataka, Junhai, Juṇhapakkha.
Full-text: Jyotsna, Ajjuṇho, Asadisadana Vatthu, Junha Jataka, Tasina, Dosina, Nanacchanda Jataka, Pakkha, Kala.
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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 2 - King Pasenadī Kosala’s Alms-giving (asadisa-dāna) < [Chapter 35 - Story of Māra]
Formal Education System in Ancient India (by Sushmita Nath)
The Takṣaśilā centre of learning < [Chapter 3 - Centres of Learning in Vedic and Buddhist Period]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 456: Juṇha-jātaka < [Volume 4]
Jataka 289: Nāna-Cchanda-jātaka < [Book III - Tika-Nipāta]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 177 - The Story of the Unrivalled Alms-Giving < [Chapter 13 - Loka Vagga (World)]