Kaṇṇajappaka, Kannajappaka, Kanna-jappaka: 2 definitions
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Kaṇṇajappaka 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 Dictionarykaṇṇajappaka : (adj.) one who whispers.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryKaṇṇajappaka refers to: one who whispers into the ear, one who tells secretly, also a gossip Vin. II, 98; sa° whispered into the ear, appl. to a method of taking votes ibid. Cp. upakaṇṇakajappin.
Note: kaṇṇajappaka is a Pali compound consisting of the words kaṇṇa and jappaka.
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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Partial matches: Kanna.
Full-text: Upakaṇṇaka.
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