Kadalikhandha, Kadalīkhandha, Kadali-khandha: 1 definition
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Kadalikhandha 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 DictionaryKadalīkhandha refers to: the trunk of the plantain tree, often in similes as symbol of worthlessness, e.g. M. I, 233= S. III, 141=IV. 167; Vism. 479; Nd2 680 AII.; J. VI, 442; as symbol of smoothness and beauty of limbs VvA. 280;
Note: kadalīkhandha is a Pali compound consisting of the words kadalī and khandha.
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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