Kayura, Kāyūra: 2 definitions
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Kayura 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: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarykāyūra : (nt.) a bracelet worn on the upper arm.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryKāyūra, & Kāyura (see also keyūra, which is the only form in Sk. ) 1. an ornamental bracket or ring worn on the upper arm (bāh’âlaṅkāra Pv; bhuj° Vv) or neck (gīvāya pilandhana J. III, 437); a bracelet or necklace Vin. II, 106; J. III, 437; IV, 92; Pv III, 93; Vv 362.—2. adj. as sakāyura raṭṭha having the insignia “regis” J. V, 289=486. (Page 209)
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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Starts with: Kayuram.
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