Punniya: 1 definition
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Punniya 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 NamesA monk. He if; mentioned as visiting the Buddha and asking him under what conditions a sermon presents itself to the mind of a Tathagata. A.iv.337f.;v.154f.
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 (+31): Punniya Sutta, Punniya-kanaperumakkal, Punniya-nalurai, Punniyacali, Punniyacantu, Punniyacaravanam, Punniyacariram, Punniyacarittiram, Punniyacatti, Punniyacetam, Punniyai, Punniyakalam, Punniyakam, Punniyakantam, Punniyakaram, Punniyakariyam, Punniyakarumam, Punniyakatai, Punniyakavacanam, Punniyakettiram.
Full-text: Punniya Sutta, Mankalanati, Makacalam, Kankakshettiram, Stalavruksham, Nakankiruti, Punniyavacanam, Vanminam, Kettiram, Mankala-tirunal, Punniyanati, Tirttakkarai, Punniyakirtti, Pavakarani, Koti-valitirttam, Cattapuri, Tevappirayakai, Piramakapalam, Makatalam, Tirttam.
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The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 77 - Thiruvarur Paravaiyunmandali or Tiruarur Paravaiyunmantali (Hymn 96) < [Volume 3.6 - Pilgrim’s progress: away from Otriyur and Cankili]
Chapter 75 - Thiruvavaduthurai or Tiruvavatuturai (Hymn 70) < [Volume 3.6 - Pilgrim’s progress: away from Otriyur and Cankili]
Chapter 2.2 - Gangadhara-murti (depiction of the descent of Ganga) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]