Nijjhamatanha, Nijjhāmataṇha, Nijjhama-tanha: 1 definition
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Nijjhamatanha 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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryNijjhāmataṇha refers to: (adj.) of consuming thirst, very thirsty J. I, 44;
Note: nijjhāmataṇha is a Pali compound consisting of the words nijjhāma and taṇha.
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Nijjhāmataṇha refers to: denoting a class of Petas (q. v.) Miln. 294, 303, 357. (Page 356)
Note: nijjhāmataṇha is a Pali compound consisting of the words nijjhāma and taṇha.
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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