Dear Mr. X,
welcome to this group.

op 17-08-2005 01:29 schreef xyz_g3 op xyz_g3@...:

> I am interestested in matters relating to Bhikkhus and Bhikkhuni
> Vinaya. And exactly what certain passages mean.

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N: You can mention which passages.
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> As an intorductory enquiry I would like to ask does anyone know if
> there is a rule regarding the translation of the Pali word which
> translates as god or God ?
>
> Is there ever a case where God in opposition to god is used? And do
> you know which word translates as G god.

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N: devas are divine beings in heavenly planes. Mahaa-brahma is the chief of
brahmas of the brahma planes.
He is not eternal, but since he was first in the highest brahma-plane and
thought: I wish there were others, and then, since others arose there
because of conditions, he thought he was the creator.
I also met with the word issaro in the commentary, meaning lord, ruler,
master.
Nina.