Aritthaka, Ariṭṭhaka, Aritthakā: 2 definitions
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Aritthaka means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA class of devas who were present at the preaching of the Mahasamaya Sutta.
They were like azure flowers in hue (ummapupphanibhasino). D.ii.260.
Buddhaghosa, however, explains ummapupphanibhasina as being the name of another class of devas
(DA.ii.690).
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAriṭṭhaka, (adj.) (fr. ariṭṭha) (a) unhurt; perfect DA. 1, 94 (°ṃ ñāṇaṃ).—(b) (fr. ariṭṭha in meaning of “soap-berry plant”?) in phrase mahā ariṭṭhako maṇi S. I, 104 “a great mass of soap stone” (cp. Rh. D. in J. R. A. S. 1895, 893 sq.), “a shaped block of steatite” (Mrs. Rh. D. in K. S 130). (Page 77)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
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The Catu-Bhanavara-Pali (critical study) (by Moumita Dutta Banik)
(2) Mahasamaya Sutta < [Chapter 4 - Subject Matter of the Third Bhanavara]
The Book of Protection (by Piyadassi Thera)
Discourse 18 - The Great Assembly < [Discourses]
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
(8) Mindfulness Occupied with the Body < [Chapter VIII - Other Recollections as Meditation Subjects]