Introduction

Sannita 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: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

saññita : (adj.) so-called; named.

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sannita : (pp. of sanneti) mixed; kneaded.

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Sannīta, (pp. fr. sanneti) mixed, put together, kneaded Mhvs 29, 11 & 12. (Page 679)

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Saññita, (=saññāta; pp. of sañjānāti) so-called, named, so-to-speak Mhvs 7, 45; PvA. 135; Sdhp. 72, 461. See also aya under niraya. (Page 671)

context information

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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Starts with: Sannitaleti.

Ends with: Dosasannita.

Full-text: Dosasannita, Sanneti, Antalikkha, Samjnita, Yaga, Paramattha.

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