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'''Pandita''' | '''Pandita''' (Skt. ''paṇḍita''; Tib. ''khepa''; [[Wyl.]] ''mkhas pa'') — a title used for scholars who are learned in the [[five sciences]]. It is used especially for the master scholars of ancient India. An exceptionally great scholar is given the title of mahapandita. | ||
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Pandita (Skt. paṇḍita; Tib. khepa; Wyl. mkhas pa) — a title used for scholars who are learned in the five sciences. It is used especially for the master scholars of ancient India. An exceptionally great scholar is given the title of mahapandita.