khaṇika

adjective unstable, momentary, temporary, evanescent, changeable; usually syn. with ittara, e.g. Ja.i.393; Ja.iii.83; Pv-a.60
■ Vism.626 (khaṇikato from the standpoint of the momentary). Khaṇikā pīti “momentary joy” is one of the 5 kinds of joy, viz. khuddikā, khaṇikā, okkantikā, ubbegā pharaṇā (see pīti) Vism.143, Dhs-a.115.

  • -citta temporary or momentary thought Vism.289
  • -maraṇa sudden death Vism.229.
  • -vassa momentary i.e. sudden rain (-shower) Ja.vi.486.

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