Somanassindriya, Somanassa-indriya: 1 definition
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Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySomanassindriya refers to: the faculty of pleasure D. III, 224; S. V, 209 sq.; Dhs. 18. (Page 726)
Note: somanassindriya is a Pali compound consisting of the words somanassa and indriya.
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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Search found 3 books and stories containing Somanassindriya, Somanassa-indriya; (plurals include: Somanassindriyas, indriyas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Introduction to Dhammasangani (by U Ko Lay)
Section One < [Division I - Cittuppada Kanda]
Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)
Chapter 20 - Indriya paccayo (or faculty condition)
Chapter 27 - Avigata paccayo (or non-disappearance condition)
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
4.1. The Meaning of Indriya (Faculties) < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]