Ghanindriya, Ghāṇindriya, Ghānindriya, Ghana-indriya: 2 definitions

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Ghanindriya 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 Dictionary

ghāṇindriya : (nt.) the sense of smell.

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

Ghānindriya refers to: the sense of smell D.III, 239; Dhs.585 etc. (as above);

Note: ghānindriya is a Pali compound consisting of the words ghāna and indriya.

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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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