Kanitthaka, Kaṇiṭṭhaka, Kaniṭṭhaka: 2 definitions
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Kanitthaka 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 Dictionarykaṇiṭṭhaka : (m.) the younger brother.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryKaniṭṭhaka, (adj.) younger (opp. jeṭṭha) A. IV, 93=J. II, 348; DhA. I, 152; the younger brother Mhvs 5, 33, 8, 10; 35, 49; 36, 116; —°ikā and °akā a younger sister, Mhvs 1, 49; Pv. I, 115 (better read for kaniṭṭhā). (Page 185)
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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