Adhimuccati: 2 definitions
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Adhimuccati 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 Dictionaryadhimuccati : (adhi + muc + ya) attaches or inclines towards; possesses by a spirit.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAdhimuccati, (Pass. of adhi + muc) 1. to be drawn to, feel attached to or inclined towards, to indulge in (c. Loc.) S.III, 225; IV, 185; A.IV, 24, 145 sq., 460; V, 17; Pug.63. ‹-› 2. to become settled, to make up one’s mind as to (with Loc.), to become clear about Vin.I, 209 (aor. °mucci); D.I, 106; S.I, 116 (pot. °mucceyya); It.43; DA.I, 275. ‹-› 3. to take courage, to have faith Sn.559; Miln.234; DA.I, 214, 316; J.IV, 272; V, 103; DhA.I, 196; III, 258; IV, 170. ‹-› 4. of a spirit, to possess, to enter into a body, with Loc. of the body. A late idiom for the older anvāvisati. J.IV, 172; V, 103, 429; DhA.I, 196; III, 258; IV, 170. ‹-› pp. adhimuccita and adhimutta. — Caus. adhimoceti to incline to (trs.); to direct upon (with Loc.) S.V, 409 (cittaṃ devesu a.). (Page 29)
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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Full-text: Adhimutta, Adhimucci, Adhimuccitar, Anvavisati, Adhimuccita, Pasidati, Adhimucyate, Adhimucyati.
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The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
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