Ajjhottharati: 2 definitions
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Ajjhottharati 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 Dictionaryajjhottharati : (adhi + ava + thar + a) submerges; overpowers.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAjjhottharati, (adhi + ava + stṛ) to cover over, spread out, spread over, cover; to submerge, flood Vin.I, 111; J.I, 61, 72, 73; Miln.296, 336; Dh.I, 264; Pass. °tthariyati to be overrun with (Instr.), to be smothered, to be flooded A.III, 92 = Pug.67; aor. ajjhotthari VvA.48 (gāmapadeso: was flooded). pp. ajjhotthata (q. v.). (Page 12)
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: Ajjhotthata, Ajjhotthari, Ajjhothari, Atibhoti, Parisahati, Ajjharuhati, Paticarati.
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