Allika: 1 definition

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Allika 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 Dictionary

Allika, (?) (either from alla = allikaṃ nt. in meaning defilement, getting soiled by (-°), or from allīyati = alliyakaṃ, a der. fr. ger. alliya clinging to, sticking to. The whole word is doubtful.) only in cpd. (kāma-) sukhallikânuyoga given to the attachment to sensual joys Vin.I, 10; D.III, 113, 130; S.IV, 330; V, 421; Nett 110. (Page 80)

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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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