| Term |
divine being
Referenced by: deva (alternative term) being, divine (cross-reference only) |
|---|---|
| Tibetan | lha |
| Sanskrit | deva |
| Pali | |
| Definition | A limited (sentient) being in the rebirth state that, out of the six states of rebirth, has the least amount of suffering. This class of being includes some that are on the plane of sensory desires, and all beings on the plane of ethereal forms and the plane of formless beings. Also called a "god." |
| Translation | chư thiên |
|---|---|
| Definition |
| Arabic | كائن سامي |
|---|---|
| German | Götterwesen |
| Italian | essere divino |
| Jeffrey Hopkins En, Ti... | deity; god; divinity; goddess |
| Russian | божественное существо |
| Vietnamese | chư thiên |