Sanu Sutta, Sānu-sutta: 2 definitions
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Sanu Sutta 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 NamesContains the conversation between Sanus mother and the Yakkhini, who possessed Sanu (see Sanu) in order to prevent him from losing his soul. Sanus mother says she cannot understand how Yakkhas can possess holy men who keep the fasts and lead holy lives. The Yakkhini says she is right; but holiness consists in refraining from evil, both open and secret. Sanus mother understands, and, when her son regains consciousness and asks her why she weeps as he is not dead, she replies that he is as good as dead in that he wishes to return to the household life, like goods, which having been rescued from the fire, wish to be thrown into it once more. S.i.208f.
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).
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