Nanduttara, Namduttara: 2 definitions
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Nanduttara means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names1. Nanduttara
A brahmin, a former incarnation of Sonuttara. He lived in Kotigama, a league from Payaga, and offered hospitality to the Buddha and his monks. He saw the miracle performed by Bhaddaji in raising up the sunken palace of Mahapanada and showing the Dussa Thupa, and expressed the wish to possess similar power to procure relics held by others. Mhv.xxxi.5ff.; cf. MT.560.
2. NanduttaraSon of Narada Buddha in his last lay life. When the Buddha preached to him, eighty crores of people realized the Truth. Bu.x.9, 20.
Nanduttara TheiriShe belonged to a brahmin family of Kammassadamma and entered the Order of the Niganthas. She was a renowned speaker and travelled about India, challenging others to discussion. In the course of her wanderings she met Moggallana, and was defeated in discussion by him. Acting on his advice, she became a Bhikkhuni, and, soon after, an arahant. Thig.vs.87-91; ThigA.87.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Ṇaṃduttara (णंदुत्तर) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Nandottara.
2) Ṇaṃduttarā (णंदुत्तरा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Nandottarā.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
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Full-text: Nandottara, Sonuttara, Payaga, Kotigama, Kammasadamma, Bhaddaji, Narada.
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