Olambati: 2 definitions

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Olambati 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 Dictionary

olambati : (ava + lab + ṃ-a) hangs down; rests on; suspends.

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

Olambati, & avalambati (ava + lamb) to hang down, hang on, to be supported by, rest on. The form in o is the older. Pres. avalambare Pv. II, 118 (= olambamānā tiṭṭhanti PvA. 77); II, 102 (= olambanti PvA. 142); olambati M. III, 164 (+ ajjholambati); J. I, 194; PvA. 46.—ger. avalamba (for °bya) Pv III, 35 (= olambitva PvA. 189) & olambetvā J. III, 218. See also olubbha. (Page 170)

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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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