Avatthu: 2 definitions
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Avatthu means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Pali-English dictionary
: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAvatthu, (&掳 ka) (adj.) (a + vatthu) groundless, unfounded (fig) Vin. II, 241; J. I, 440 (掳ka峁� vacana峁�). For lit meaning see vatthu. (Page 82)
Pali is the language of the Tipi峁璦ka, which is the sacred canon of Therav膩da Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha鈥檚 speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Prakrit-English dictionary
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryAvatthu (啶呧さ啶む啶ム) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Avastu.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
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Starts with: Avatthu Rupa, Avatthubhava, Avatthubhavadassana, Avatthubhuta, Avatthubhutata, Avatthuka, Avatthukapakka, Avatthukappatiggahita, Avatthukara, Avatthukata, Avatthukatilatela, Avatthukavacana, Avatthuppatisevana, Avatthuta, Avatthutalakata.
Full-text: Avatthuppatisevana, Avatthutalakata, Avatthukara, Avatthubhuta, Avatthu Rupa, Talavatthu, Avastu, Vatthu Rupa, Vatthukata, Avatthuka, Talavatthukata.
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A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
Appendix 3 - To Rupa < [Appendix]
Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)