Atipandita, Atipaṇḍita: 3 definitions

Introduction:

Atipandita 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

The Bodhisatta was once born as the son of a merchant family in Benares and was named Pandita. He entered into partnership with another man, named Atipandita, who tried to deceive him but in vain. J.i.405f.

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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).

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Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

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Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

atipaṇḍita : (adj.) too clever.

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Atipaṇḍita, (adj. (ati + paṇḍita) too clever DhA. IV, 38. (Page 19)

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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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