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翻譯名義集 2.139

翻譯名義集 2.139

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【閃多】此云鬼。《立世論》云:「鬼道名閃多,為閻摩羅王名閃多故。其生與王同類,故名閃多。」

[Śānta] This translates as 'ghost'. The *Lokasthiti-śāstra* says: 'The ghost realm is called Śānta because King Yamarāja's name is Śānta. Because their birth is of the same category as the king, they are named Śānta.'

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