Paccakkha: 4 definitions
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Paccakkha means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: JAINpedia: JainismPaccakkha (पच्चक्ख) in Prakrit (Pratyakṣa in Sanskrit) refers to “direct knowledge”, as explained in the Nandīsūtra.—The heart of the Nandī-sūtra deals with the concept of cognition or knowledge in its various divisions and subdivisions. This is also an appropriate topic for a text that transcends all categories in the Śvetāmbara canon, for it can be regarded as a prerequisite to the scriptures. First comes the list of the five types of knowledge, known from other sources as well, such as the Tattvārtha-sūtra I. 9-33. [...] The last three kinds of knowledge [viz., ohi-nāṇa, maṇapajjava-nāṇa and kevala-nāṇa] are defined and dealt with as achieved directly – Prakrit paccakkha, Sanskrit pratyakṣa. This means “without the aid of the sense-organs and the mind and on the basis of the capacity of a soul alone” (cf., Pandit Sukhlalji, Tattvārthasūtra 1974: 20).
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarypaccakkha : (adj.) evident; realized; perceptible; to the senses.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryPaccakkha, (adj.) (paṭi+akkha3, cp. Ved. pratyakṣa) “before the eye, ” perceptible to the senses, evident, clear, present DhsA. 254; PvA. 125; Sdhp. 416. Often in obl. cases, viz. Instr. °ena personally J. I, 377; Abl. °ato from personal experience J. V, 45, 195, 281; appaccakkhāya without seeing or direct perception, in explanation of paccaya at Vism. 532; also in phrase paccakkhato ñatvā having seen or found out for himself, knowing personally J. I, 262; III, 168.
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Paccakkha (पच्चक्ख) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Pratyakṣa.
2) Paccakkhā (पच्चक्खा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Pratyākhyā.
2) Paccakkhā has the following synonyms: Maccakkha.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Paccakkhakamma, Paccakkhana, Paccakkhanamgudu, Paccakkhani, Paccakkhani, Paccakkhasi, Paccakkhata, Paccakkhati, Paccakkhava, Paccakkhaya, Paccakkhayaya.
Ends with: Apaccakkha, Attapaccakkha.
Full-text: Pratyaksha, Pratyakhya, Maccakkha, Attapaccakkha, Paccakkhakamma, Karin.
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Fundamentals of Vipassana Meditation (by Venerable Mahāsi Sayādaw)
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Nibbāna < [Chapter VI - Analysis of Matter]
Dhyana in the Buddhist Literature (by Truong Thi Thuy La)
2.2: (2b) The Progress of Vipassanā < [Chapter 2 - The Dhyāna as depicted in Hinayāna Literature]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Miscellaneous Notes on Different Aspect of Dāna (generosity) < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
(1) Recollection of the Enlightened One < [Chapter VII - Six Recollections (Cha-anussati-niddesa)]