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perfect bliss.
flourished early 5th century b.c, favorite disciple of Gautama Buddha.
Contemporary Examples

Was ananda Marchildon too fat, or, specifically, too hippy to receive the €75,000 in assignments promised by the show?
Dutch Model Deemed ‘Too Fat’ Gets Her Day in Court and Poses to Prove Her Point Nadette De Visser March 5, 2012

We think ananda is a beautiful woman with a butt that most Dutch women would dream of having.
Dutch Model Deemed ‘Too Fat’ Gets Her Day in Court and Poses to Prove Her Point Nadette De Visser March 5, 2012

Historical Examples

Prince ananda must be invited; as they were shooting over his grounds, it was only proper courtesy.
The Three Sapphires W. A. Fraser

He signally failed in his attempt to draw ananda to his side.
The Life or Legend of Gaudama Right Reverend Paul Ambroise Bigandet

But he’s too big for me to judge; I can’t docket him like I can ananda.
The Three Sapphires W. A. Fraser

“And this,” ananda continued, indicating the palace and the sal forest beyond.
The Three Sapphires W. A. Fraser

At the entreaty of a disciple, ananda Moyi Ma went to the home of a dying man.
Autobiography of a YOGI Paramhansa Yogananda

ananda made a gesture toward the hill from which the weird chant came.
The Three Sapphires W. A. Fraser

To this, ananda promptly replied: “I ask not for caste, but for water.”
Human Life Sherwood Sweet Knight

“It may have rolled off the terrace into the water,” Prince ananda suggested.
The Three Sapphires W. A. Fraser

noun
5th century bc, the first cousin, favourite disciple, and personal attendant of the Buddha
n.

in Hindu theology, “bliss,” from Sanskrit ananda- “joy, happiness, bliss,” from stem of nandati “he rejoices,” of unknown origin.