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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

Need to add brief definitions of the above, and put them into a table.