Abhata, Ābhata, Ābhāta: 6 definitions
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Abhata means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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 Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (philosophy)Ābhāta (आभात) refers to “(that inference) which has been manifested (previously)”, according to the Īśvarapratyabhijñākārikā 1.5.8-9.—Accordingly, “No inference can be admitted as regards that which has never been manifested previously (an-ābhāta-pūrva). [Before being inferred,] a sense organ has already been manifested [at least in the general form of a cause] through the manifestation of a real entity that [happens to be] a cause, such as a seed [which is the cause of a sprout]; but the manifestation of an object external to manifestation has never occurred in any way. Therefore there can be no establishment of this [external object]—not even through an inference”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryābhata : (pp.) brought; conveyed.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryĀbhata, (pp. of ā + bharati from bhṛ) brought (there or here), carried, conveyed, taken D.I, 142; S. I.65; A.II, 71, 83; It.12, 14 with phrase yathābhataṃ as he has been reared (cp. J.V, 330 evaṃ kicchā bhaṭo); Pv III, 5 (ratt° = rattiyaṃ ā. PvA.199); DhA.II, 57, 81; IV, 89; VvA.65. Cp. yathābhata. (Page 103)
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryĀbhāta (आभात).—a.
1) Shining, blazing.
2) Appearing, visible.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀbhāta (आभात).—[adjective] shining, bright, appeared, manifest.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Ābhāta (आभात):—[=ā-bhāta] [from ā-bhā] mfn. shining, blazing
2) [v.s. ...] appearing, visible, [Mahābhārata; Manu-smṛti etc.]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Abhataka, Abhatapurva.
Ends with (+82): Anabhata, Apabhata, Aprabhata, Arabhata, Aryabhata, Atiprabhata, Ativallabhata, Avabhata, Babhata, Banabhata, Bhabhata, Bhadrabhata, Bhartrivallabhata, Bhatabhata, Bhatabhata, Bhatabhata, Bhatabhata, Bhimabhata, Bhongalabhata, Bhutabhata.
Full-text: Abhataka, Kapalabhata, Kasirabhata, Sabha, Pabhata, Yathabhatam, Abhiharati, Bha.
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