Pāli Dictionary

Compound structure

analyses: 2

nāgasālā
  1. nāga

    nāga; supernatural serpent-being (shape-shifting, dwelling in water or underground, enemy of the garuḷas); snake, cobra

  2. sālā

    a hall; a large covered room (for assembly, teaching, meals, etc.)

nāgasāla
  1. nāga

    nāga; supernatural serpent-being (shape-shifting, dwelling in water or underground, enemy of the garuḷas); snake, cobra

  2. sāla

    the sal tree (Shorea robusta)

Encyclopedia

  • A monastic building, once the residence of the learned monk Mahādhammakathī, restored by King Kassapa II, who had him recite the Abhidhamma and its commentaries.

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