ananda
[ah-nuh n-duh]
- perfect bliss.
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Compare Sat-cit-ananda.
Origin of ananda
From the Sanskrit prefix ānanda- joy, happiness
Ananda
[ah-nuh n-duh]
- flourished early 5th century b.c., favorite disciple of Gautama Buddha.
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Examples from the Web for ananda
Contemporary Examples
Was Ananda Marchildon too fat, or, specifically, too hippy to receive the €75,000 in assignments promised by the show?
Dutch Model Deemed ‘Too Fat’ Gets Her Day in Court and Poses to Prove Her PointNadette De Visser
March 6, 2012
We think Ananda is a beautiful woman with a butt that most Dutch women would dream of having.
Dutch Model Deemed ‘Too Fat’ Gets Her Day in Court and Poses to Prove Her PointNadette De Visser
March 6, 2012
Historical Examples
Hear what he says to Ananda, the beloved disciple, who is mourning over Thariputra.
The Soul of a PeopleH. Fielding
When we sent out Devadatta and Ananda, they became attached to the life of a hermit.
The BuddhaPaul Carus
Ananda is a better boon companion, He is not so morose as Devadatta.S.
The BuddhaPaul Carus
To this, Ananda promptly replied: “I ask not for caste, but for water.”
Human LifeSherwood Sweet Knight
Daranatha asserts that a disciple of Ananda reached Cashmir.
The Influence of Buddhism on Primitive ChristianityArthur Lillie
Ananda
- 5th century bc, the first cousin, favourite disciple, and personal attendant of the Buddha
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Word Origin and History for ananda
n.
in Hindu theology, "bliss," from Sanskrit ananda- "joy, happiness, bliss," from stem of nandati "he rejoices," of unknown origin.
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