Uttamattha, Uttama-attha: 2 definitions
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Uttamattha 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 Dictionaryuttamattha : (m.) the highest gain.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryUttamattha refers to: the highest gain or good (i.e. Arahantship SnA 332) Sn. 324; Dh. 386, 403; DhA. IV, 142; ThA. 160.
Note: uttamattha is a Pali compound consisting of the words uttama and attha.
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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Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 403 - Khemā the Wise < [Chapter 26 - Brāhmaṇa Vagga (The Brāhmaṇa)]
Verse 386 - The Story of a Certain Brāhmin < [Chapter 26 - Brāhmaṇa Vagga (The Brāhmaṇa)]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Monks’ Expulsion (Pārājika) 3: Origin story < [Monks’ Expulsion (Pārājika) 3]