Kantabhava, Kantabhāva, Kanta-bhava: 1 definition
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Kantabhava 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 DictionaryKantabhāva refers to: the state of being pleasant DA. I, 76; VvA. 323. (Page 185)
Note: kantabhāva is a Pali compound consisting of the words kanta and bhāva.
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: Bhava, Kanta.
Ends with: Ekantabhava.
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Madhura Bhakti in Devotional Poetry < [Jan. – Mar. 1991 & Apr. – Jun. 1991]
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