Reply To: Manussa

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Lal
Keymaster

I don’t think it comes from Pali. However, in Sinhala, manussa (“mana” + “ussa“) means “higher mind.” Of course, maunssa is a word common to Pali and Sinhala.

  • However, it makes sense. Even though Devas and Brahmas can attain Nibbana, only a human (maunssa) can attain Buddhahood.
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