Hirottappa, Hiri-ottappa: 2 definitions
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Hirottappa 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 Dictionaryhirottappa : (nt.) shame and fear for sin.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryHirottappa refers to: shame & fear of sin M.I, 271; S.II, 220; It.34; A.II, 78; J.I, 127, 206; Tikp 61; Vism.221; DhA.III, 73. Frequently spelt otappa, e.g. J.I, 129; It.36.
Note: hirottappa is a Pali compound consisting of the words hiri and ottappa.
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)
Partial matches: Ottappa, Hiri.
Ends with: Bhinnahirottappa.
Full-text: Ottappa, Moral Dread, Cagadhana, Lajjin, Bhinnahirottappa, Sobhana Cetasikas, Nalakapana, Kuta Sutta, Hrirapatrapya, Ariyavakasa, Nishraya.
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