Pāli Dictionary

Compound structure

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rūpanandā
  1. rūpa

    form; materiality; the physical (four great elements and derived matter); first of the five aggregates

  2. nandā

    Nandā, name of an arahant nun

Encyclopedia

  • Also called Janapadakalyāṇī Rūpanandā, a sister (or step-sister) of the Buddha, whose intended husband was probably Nanda, the Buddha’s step-brother, though he entered the Order before their wedding took place.

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