續一切經音義 7.71

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7.71

摩伽陁 [Magadha]: A Sanskrit word. Also written 摩竭陀, 摩竭提, or 墨竭提; they are the same. Here it means ‘Without Harming’, meaning that the laws of this country do not administer execution; those who commit capital crimes are merely sent to and placed in the cold forest (śītavana). Alternatively, it is called ‘Country of the Great Substance’, meaning that among the five Indias this country is the largest and governs all kingdoms. Or it is called ‘Pervaded by Wisdom’, meaning that wise people fill its territory. These are all names established according to their connotations.

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