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Definition: An ancient Indic language from the Indian subcontinent, closely related to Sanskrit, in which the Pali Canon is written. [d] [e]

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A comparison of common terms in Vedic Sanskit vs. Pali, to illustrate similarity of the languages:

arhat (Sanskrit) or arahant (Pali)
- one who gained insight into the true nature of existence and no longer takes karmic actions (those with negative consequences for themselves or anyone else); similar to 'saint' in Christianity
Dharma (Sanskit) or Dhamma (Pali)
- "to uphold": refers to the teachings to the Buddha about how the universe works and how a person can minimize or avoid suffering for themselves and others
karma (Sanskrit) and kamma (Pali), "action"
- "action": a thought, speech or deed which results in immediate or future (negative) consequences; or, the part of one's fate which is a consequence of past karmic actions by oneself and/or others
nirvana (Sanskrit) vs. nibbana (Pali)
- a state of peacefulness; a complete lack of suffering
sutra (Sanskit) or sutta (Pali)
- "discourse": in Buddhist literature, a verse (or collection of verses on one topic)

sangha is the same in both
- a community of friends helping each other to practice the teachings of the Buddha

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