Chanda
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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.
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