Vanarinda, Vānarinda, Vanarimda: 2 definitions
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Vanarinda 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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Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryvānarinda : (m.) monkey-king.
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryVāṇariṃda (वाणरिंद) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Vānarendra.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Vanarinda Jataka.
Full-text: Vanarendra, Kumbhila Jataka, Vanarinda Jataka, Cinca Manavika.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Vanarinda, Vanarimda, Vāṇariṃda, Vānarinda, Vāṇarinda; (plurals include: Vanarindas, Vanarimdas, Vāṇariṃdas, Vānarindas, Vāṇarindas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Note on the story of the Monkey and the Porpoise < [Notes]
Appendix 1.3 - On the Dohada, or Craving of the Pregnant Woman, as a Motif in Hindu Fiction < [Appendices]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 57: Vānarinda-jātaka < [Book I - Ekanipāta]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 4 - Story of Devadatta < [Chapter 36 - The Buddha’s Height Measured by a Brahmin]