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ananda
a·nan·da
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də
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noun
Hinduism.
perfect bliss.
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Sat-cit-ananda
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Origin:
<
Sanskrit
ānanda-
joy, happiness
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A·nan·da
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də
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-n
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n-d
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noun
flourished early 5th century b.c,
favorite disciple of Gautama Buddha.
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Ananda
(əˈnændə)
—
n
5th century
bc
, the first cousin, favourite disciple, and personal attendant of the Buddha
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
2009 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
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