Suvaṇṇahaṃsa, Suvannahamsa, Suvanna-hamsa: 2 definitions
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Suvaṇṇahaṃsa 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 Dictionarysuvaṇṇahaṃsa : (m.) golden swan.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySuvaṇṇahaṃsa refers to: golden swan J. I, 207; II, 353; SnA 277, 349. (Page 720)
Note: suvaṇṇahaṃsa is a Pali compound consisting of the words suvaṇṇa and haṃsa.
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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Partial matches: Suvanna, Hamsa.
Full-text: Thulla Nanda.
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