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Accavadati 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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAccāvadati, (ati + āvadati; or is it = ajjhāvadati = adhi + āvadati?) to speak more or better, to surpass in talk or speech; to talk somebody down, to persuade, entice Vin.IV, 224, 263; S.II, 204 sq.; J.V, 433 (v. l. BB ajjhārati), 434 (v. l. BB aghācarati for ajjhācarati = ajjhāvadati?). (Page 8)
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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