Uggaha: 4 definitions
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Uggaha means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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: Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryN (That which does appear). For instance, the uggaha nimitta is the image chosen as a samatha styled support for concentration, which does appear almost continuously, and whose degree of purity and transparence still remain weak.
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 Dictionaryuggaha : (m.) 1 learning; study; 2. taking up.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryUggaha, (adj) (-°) (fr. ud + gṛh, see gaṇhāti) — 1. taking up, acquiring, learning Vism. 96 (ācariy°), 99 (°paripucchā), 277 (kananaṭṭhānassa).—2. noticing, taking notice, perception (as opp. to manasikāra) Vism. 125, 241 sq. neg. an° Sn. 912 (= gaṇhāti Nd1 330). Cp. dhanuggaha. (Page 126)
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) Uggaha (उग्गह) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Raca.
2) Uggaha (उग्गह) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Udgraha.
3) Uggaha (उग्गह) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Avagraha.
4) Uggaha (उग्गह) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Avagraha.
5) Uggāha (उग्गाह) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Udgrah.
6) Uggāha (उग्गाह) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Avagāh.
7) Uggāha (उग्गाह) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Udgrāha.
8) Uggāhā (उग्गाहा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Udgāthā.
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: Uggaha Mendakanatta, Uggaha Nimitta, Uggaha Sutta, Uggahaka, Uggahamana, Uggahamana Samana Mandikaputta, Uggahani, Uggahania, Uggahayati, Uggahaṇa.
Ends with: Anuggaha, Atthuggaha, Avuggaha, Brahmacariyanuggaha, Culla Dhanuggaha, Dhanuggaha, Duggaha, Katanuggaha, Kuggaha, Muggaha, Pauggaha, Suggaha, Vinayanuggaha, Vuggaha.
Full-text: Udgraha, Udgatha, Udgrah, Avagah, Avagraha, Uggaha Nimitta, Raca, Nimitta, Uggaha Mendakanatta, Samatha Kamatthana, Kosalla, Anuggaha, Patibhaga Nimitta, Uggaha Sutta, Jatiyavana, Kasina, Kaya Gata Sati.
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Practicing Insight on Your Own (by Acharn Thawee Baladhammo)
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