ananda

[ ah-nuh n-duh ]

/ ˈɑ nən də /

perfect bliss.

Compare Sat-cit-ananda.

Origin of ananda

From the Sanskrit prefix ānanda- joy, happiness

Ananda

[ ah-nuh n-duh ]

/ ˈɑ nən də /

flourished early 5th century b.c., favorite disciple of Gautama Buddha.

Was Ananda Marchildon too fat, or, specifically, too hippy to receive the €75,000 in assignments promised by the show?

Dutch Model Deemed ‘Too Fat’ Gets Her Day in Court and Poses to Prove Her Point |Nadette De Visser |March 6, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
We think Ananda is a beautiful woman with a butt that most Dutch women would dream of having.

Dutch Model Deemed ‘Too Fat’ Gets Her Day in Court and Poses to Prove Her Point |Nadette De Visser |March 6, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Ananda expressed his gratification at becoming acquainted with such exalted functionaries.

The Twilight of the Gods, and Other Tales |Richard Garnett
Swinton saw Ananda's eyes send a swift glance to the German's face.

The Three Sapphires |W. A. Fraser

Ananda, a favourite disciple of Buddha, was once athirst, having travelled far.

The Influence of Buddhism on Primitive Christianity |Arthur Lillie
But he's too big for me to judge; I can't docket him like I can Ananda.

The Three Sapphires |W. A. Fraser
Buddha, who saw all that passed in the doctor's mind, called Ananda and directed him to prepare a warm bath.

The Life or Legend of Gaudama |Right Reverend Paul Ambroise Bigandet

Ananda

/ (əˈnændə) /

5th century bc, the first cousin, favourite disciple, and personal attendant of the Buddha