Gatin: 1 definition
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Gatin 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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryGatin, (adj.=gatika) 1. going, i.e. having a certain course: sabbā nadī vaṅkagatī “every river flows crooked” J.I, 289.—2. having a certain gati, fated, destined, esp. in su° & dug°: samparāye suggatī going to a happy existence after death Vin.II, 162=J.I, 219; saggaṃ sugatino yanti “those who have a happy fate (because of leading a good life) go to one of the Heavens” Dh.126. (Page 243)
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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Starts with: Gatina, Gatinighata, Gatinivaranahara.
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