Vinnu, Viññū: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Vinnu means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit, Tamil. 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 Dictionaryviññū : (adj.) wise. (m.) a wise man.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryViññū, (adj.) (cp. Sk. vijña) intelligent, learned, wise D. I, 163; S. I, 9; III, 134; IV, 41 sq. 93, 339; A. II, 228; V, 15; It. 98; Sn. 39, 294, 313, 396, 403; Ps. II, 19, 21; Miln. 21; DA. I, 18; VvA. 87; PvA. 130, 226; Sdhp. 45. ‹-› a° DhA. III, 395. (Page 619)
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 dictionaryViṇṇu (विण्णु) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Vijña.
Viṇṇu has the following synonyms: Viṇṇua.
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: Vinnua, Vinnukkulmurtti, Vinnul, Vinnulakam, Vinnulaku, Vinnulalan, Vinnulali, Vinnupasattha, Vinnuppasattha, Vinnuta.
Ends with: Avinnu.
Full-text: Vinnua, Vijna, Vijnu, Jatika, Vinnupasattha, Nitanam, Vanku.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Vinnu, Viññū, Viṇṇu; (plurals include: Vinnus, Viññūs, Viṇṇus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 3.8 - Brahma-shirascheda-murti (cutting off Brahma’s head) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Chapter 4.4 - Cosmogony in the Tevaram < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Chapter 1.2 - Lingodbhava-murti (depiction of the pillar of fire) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 65 - The Story of Thirty Monks from Pāṭheyyaka < [Chapter 5 - Bāla Vagga (Fools)]
Verse 227-230 - The Story of Atula the Lay Disciple < [Chapter 17 - Kodha Vagga (Anger)]
Metta (by Ācariya Buddharakkhita)
Buddhist Education in Thailand (critical study) (by Smitthai Aphiwatamonkul)
5(b). Methodological approaches for Teaching and Learning < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the stanza on the forest-deer < [Commentary on biography of Silent Buddhas (Paccekabuddha)]
Early Buddhist Attitude to War < [July – September, 1994]