Okotimaka, Okoṭimaka: 1 definition

Introduction:

Okotimaka 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.

Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Okotimaka in Pali glossary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Okoṭimaka, (adj.) (o + koṭi + mant + ka. Ava in BSk. , in formula durvarṇa durdarśana avakoṭimaka Sp. Av. Ś I. 280. Kern (note on above passage) problematically refers it to Sk. avakūṭara = vairūpya (Pāṇini V. 2, 30). The Commentary on S. I, 237 explns. by mahodara (fat-bellied) as well as lakuṇṭaka (dwarf); Pug. A 227 expls. by lakuṇṭaka only) lit. “having the top lowered”, with the head squashed in or down, i.e. of compressed & bulging out stature; misshapen, deformed, of ugly shape (Mrs. Rh. D. translates hunchback at S. I, 94, pot-bellied at S. I, 237; Warren, Buddhism p. 426 trsls. decrepit). It occurs only in one stock phrase, viz. dubbaṇṇa dud-das(s)ika okoṭimaka “of bad complexion, of ugly appearance and dwarfed” at Vin. II, 90 = S. I, 94 = A. I, 107 = II. 85 = III, 285 sq. = Pug. 51. The same also at M. III, 169; S. I, 237; II, 279; Ud. 76. (Page 163)

Pali book cover
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.

Discover the meaning of okotimaka in the context of Pali from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: