Obhasa, Obhāsa: 5 definitions

Introduction
In Buddhism
1. Theravada
Languages
1. Pali
2. Sanskrit
3. Prakrit
See also

Introduction:

Obhasa means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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)

Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines

'effulgence of light', aura, appearing at times during deep insight (vipassanā), may become a 'defilement of insight' (vipassanūpakkilesa); cf. visuddhi V.

context information

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).

Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

obhāsa : (m.) light; lustre.

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

Obhāsa, (from obhāsati) shine, splendour, light, lustre, effulgence; appearance. In clairvoyant language also “aura” (see Cpd. 214¹ with C. expl^n. “rays emitted from the body on account of insight”) — D. I, 220 (effulgence of light); M. III, 120, 157; A. II, 130, 139; IV, 302; It. 108 (obhāsakara); Ps. I, 114, 119 (paññā°); II, 100, 150 sq. , 159, 162; Vism. 28, 41; PvA. 276 (°ṃ pharati to emit a radiance); Sdhp. 325. With nimitta and parikathā at Vism. 23; SnA 497. See also avabhāsa. (Page 169)

context information

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.

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Dictionary

Obhāsa (ओभास).—(°-) (in cpds.), = Avabhāsa-, q.v.

context information

Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

1) Obhāsa (ओभास) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Avabhās.

2) Obhāsa (ओभास) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Avabhāṣ.

3) Obhāsa (ओभास) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Avabhāsa.

context information

Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.

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