Gahapaka, Gāhāpaka: 2 definitions
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Gahapaka 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 Dictionarygāhāpaka : (adj.) one who causes to take or hold.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryGāhāpaka, (fr. gāhāpeti) one who is made to take up, a receiver Vin.II, 177 (patta°). (Page 250)
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Pattagahapaka, Salakagahapaka, Senasanagahapaka.
Full-text: Senasanagahapaka, Salakagahapaka, Pattagahapaka, Shatika.
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Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
Picked up and received < [6. Medicine (Bhesajja)]
Ordination procedure < [1. Going forth (Pabbajjā)]