Ninka, Niṅka: 1 definition
Introduction:
Ninka 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names(Nika). A deva who visits the Buddha in the company of several other devas and utters a verse in praise of Nigantha Nataputta. S.i.65f.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ninkal, Ninkapanna Padhanaghara, Ninkavittam.
Ends with: Kaninka, Kudinimka.
Full-text: Akotaka, Nanatitthiya Sutta, Manavagamika, Manavagamiya, Asama.
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The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 1 - The Light of Light < [Volume 4.2.3 - Philosophy of God]
Chapter 3 - Grace And Ethics < [Volume 4.2.2 - Philosophy of Soul]