Alokasandhi, Ālokasandhi, Aloka-sandhi: 2 definitions
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Alokasandhi 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 Dictionaryālokasandhi : (m.) a window; an opening to let the light in.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryĀlokasandhi refers to: “break for the light”, a slit to look through, an opening, a crack or casement Vin.I, 48 = II.209 = 218; II, 172; III, 65; IV, 47; J.IV, 310; PvA.24. (Page 110)
Note: ālokasandhi is a Pali compound consisting of the words āloka and sandhi.
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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