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a·nan·da
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noun
Hinduism
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perfect bliss.
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Origin:
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ānanda-
joy, happiness
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flourished early 5th century b.c.,
favorite disciple of Gautama Buddha.
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Ananda
(əˈnændə)
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n
5th century
bc
, the first cousin, favourite disciple, and personal attendant of the Buddha
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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