Glanopasthayaka, ұԴDZ貹ٳⲹ첹, Glana-upasthayaka: 1 definition
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In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraұԴDZ貹ٳⲹ첹 (ग्लानोपस्थाय�) refers to the “care-giver of the sick�, according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter 19).—Accordingly, “Furthermore, the reward (첹) attributed to generosity increases in the following cases:—[...] When the gift is made at the appropriate time (Բ). The Buddha said: “Giving to the one who is going afar (gamika), giving to the one who gas come from afar (岵Գٳܰ첹), giving to the sick (Բ), giving to the care-giver (ԴDZ貹ٳⲹ첹), giving during difficult times of wind (ٲ) or cold (śīٲ): these are gifts given at the desired time (Բ). [...]�.

Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many ūٰ of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā ūٰ.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Glana, Upasthayaka.
Full-text: Vatalika, Sitalika, Kaladana, Agantuka, Bhaishajya.
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