續一切經音義 8.49

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8.49

Magadha (摩揭陀: also called Mojieti, or Mojieti; these are all corruptions in Sanskrit phonetic changes. Since ancient times translators established names according to the meaning. Some say 'Unreached', meaning neighboring enemies cannot invade and reach that country; some say 'All-Wise', meaning wise people pervade the country; some also say 'Free from Harm', meaning that under the laws of that country, capital punishment is not carried out—anyone who commits a capital crime is merely sent to the cold forest [śītavana]).

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