saṃyojana

Pali

Alternative forms

Etymology

saṃ- + yuj + -ana. With assimilation, this yields the alternative form saññojana.

Noun

saṃyojana n

  1. bond, fetter
  2. metaphorical bond that ties man to the wheel of transmigration

Declension

References

  • Pali Text Society (1921–1925) “saŋyojana”, in Pali-English Dictionary‎, London: Chipstead
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