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Akhila, 1 Definition(s)

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Akhila means something in Buddhism, Pali. Check out some of the following descriptions and leave a comment if you want to add your own contribution to this article.

In Buddhism

General definition (in Buddhism)

Chief woman disciple of Sikhi (Bu.xxi.21); the Commentary calls her Makhila. BuA.204; also J.i.41.

Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

Relevant definitions

Search found 5 related definition(s) that might help you understand this better. Below you will find the 15 most relevant articles:

Śikhi
1a) Śikhī (शिखी).—One of the gods worshipped in housebuilding.** Matsya-purāṇa 253. 24.1b...
Kankhā
Kaṅkhā, (f.) (cp. Sk. kāṅkṣā) 1. doubt, uncertainty S. I, 181; III, 203 (dukkhe k. etc.; cp. ...
Khila Sutta
Khila, (m. nt.) (cp. Sk. khila) waste or fallow land A. III, 248; fig. barrenness of mind, men...
Khila
Khiḷa, (cp. Sk. kiṇa) hard skin, callosity J. V, 204 (v. l. kiṇa). (Page 237) — or — Khīla, (Sk...
Makhila
1. Makhila. A city near the Deer Park at Isipatana close to where Kakusandha Buddha preached...

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