Gadhati, Gādhati: 2 definitions
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Gadhati 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.
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Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarygādhati : (gādh + a) stands fast; has a firm footing.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryGādhati, (v. der. fr. gādha2) to stand fast, to be on firm ground, to have a firm footing: āpo ca paṭhavī ca tejo vāyo na gādhati “the four elements have no footing” D.I, 223=S.I, 15;— Dhamma-Vinaye gādhati “to stand fast in the Doctrine & Discipline” S.III, 59 sq. (Page 249)
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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