Odhika: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Odhika means something in Buddhism, Pali, Marathi. 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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Pali-English dictionary

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

Odhika, (adj.) (fr. odhi) “according to limit”, i.e. all kinds of, various, in phrase yathodhikāni kāmāni Sn. 60, cp. Nd2 526; J. V, 392 (id.). (Page 167)

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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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Marathi-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

ōḍhīka (ओढीक).—a (ōḍha) That draws well--a draught beast. 2 Embarrassed in circumstances; straitened, pinched, drawn up. 3 That holds fast to his terms--a shopman or chapman. 4 That parts slowly with his money; penurious, niggardly.

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Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.

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