Nissanda, Nissamda: 2 definitions
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Nissanda 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 Dictionarynissanda : (m.) 1. result; outcome; 2. discharge; trickling down.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryNissanda, (Sk. nisyanda & niṣyanda, ni+syand (syad), see sandati) flowing or trickling down; discharge, dropping, issue; result, outcome, esp. effect of Kamma A. III, 32; J. I, 31, 205, 426 (sarīra°); DhA. I, 395; II, 36, 86; VvA. 14 (puñña-kammassa n-phala); PvA. 47 (puññakammassa), 58 (id.); Miln. 20. 117; Pgdp 102. (Page 374)
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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Ends with: Sariranissanda.
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