Mahadhanu, Mahādhanu: 2 definitions
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Mahadhanu 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: Pali Word Grammar from Pali Myanmar Dictionarymahādhanu (မဟာဓနု) [(na) (န)]—
[mahanta+dhanu]
[မဟန္တ+ဓနု]
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Mahanta, Danu.
Starts with: Mahadhanuggaha, Mahadhanunmat, Mahadhanurdhara, Mahadhanus, Mahadhanushmant.
Full-text: Mahadhanus, Mendasingamahadhanu, Mahadhanunmat.
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Markandeya Purana (Study) (by Chandamita Bhattacharya)
Forms of Marriage < [Chapter 2]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 4: War between Kṛṣṇa and Jarāsandha < [Chapter VII - Marriages of Śāmba and Pradyumna]
Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 98 - Thousand names of Śiva (Sahasranāma) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
Chapter 65 - Thousand names of Śiva (Rudra-sahasranāma) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]