:''For other uses, see
Chanda (disambiguation)''
In
Hinduism, 'Chanda' is a monster that
Chamunda Devi killed. It is also a popular name in the Hindu community. It means "the moon", similar to
Chandra.
In
Pāli texts , 'Chanda' is a sincere wish. A mental factor that has not involved greed(lobha).
"Chandavato kim nāma kammam na sijjhati?"
Who has a serious wish to do , everything is possible.
See also
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Chamunda