Mutiṇga, Mutiṅga: 2 definitions
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Mutiṇga 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 Dictionarymutiṇga : (m.) a small drum.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryMutiṅga, (Sk. mṛdaṅga on d›t. cp. Geiger, P. Gr. § 23) a small drum, tabour D. I, 79; Vin. I, 15; S. II, 266 sq. (a famous mythological drum, called Ānaka; same also at J. II, 344); J. IV, 395 (bheri+); KhA 49. Spelling mudiṅga at S. II, 266; J. IV, 395; Vism. 250; VbhA. 232; VvA. 210 (v. l. SS mutinga), 340 (id.).
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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Full-text: Mudiṇga, Mutingasadda, Anaka.
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