Four Smells: 1 definition
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Four Smells 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
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaFour Smells:鈥擜 technical term in Buddhism corresponding to the Sanskrit gandha defined in the Dharma-sa峁僩raha (section 37):
- Pleasant smell (sugandha),
- Unpleasant smell (durgandha),
- Neutral smell (samagandho),
- Mixed smell (惫颈峁尘补驳补苍诲丑补).
The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., 鈥榝our smells鈥�). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Smell.
Full-text: Samagandha, Sugandha, Durgandha, Vishamagandha, Caturgandha, Gandha.
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