Nandibhava, Nandi-bhava: 1 definition
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Nandibhava 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 DictionaryNandibhava refers to: existence of joy, being full of joy, in °parikkhīṇa one in whom joy is extinct (i.e. an Arahant), explained however by Com. as one who has rid himself of the craving for rebirth (tīsu bhavesu parikkhīnataṇha DhA. IV, 192=SnA 469) S. I, 2, 53; Sn. 175, 637=Dh. 413;
Note: nandibhava is a Pali compound consisting of the words nandi and bhava.
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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