Pasadana, Pasādana: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Pasadana 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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Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryPasādana, (nt.) (fr. pa+sad) 1. happy state, reconciliation, purity PvA. 132.—2. granting graces, gratification DhA. III, 3 (brahmaṇo mama p. °ṭṭhāne pasīdati he is gracious instead of me giving graces).—Cp. sam°. (Page 446)
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusPasadana (ಪಸದನ):—
1) [noun] the act of adorning, decorating ornamenting; beautifucation.
2) [noun] a decoration or ornament; adornment.
3) [noun] anything that is used to beautify or enhance the beauty as dress ornament, etc.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Pasadanagai, Pasadanagey, Pasadanagolisu, Pasadanambade, Pasadanamgai, Pasadanamgey, Pasadanamgol, Pasadanamgolisu.
Ends with: Apasadana, Gamdapasadana, Lokappasadaka, Punarupasadana, Sampasadana, Supasadana, Upasadana.
Full-text: Sampasadana.
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Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 249-250 - The Story of Tissa < [Chapter 18 - Mala Vagga (Impurities)]
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
The Formations Aggregate < [Chapter XIV - The Aggregates (khandha-niddesa)]