Arati Sutta: 2 definitions

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Arati Sutta 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.

In Buddhism

Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)

[«previous next»] — Arati Sutta in Theravada glossary
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Arati Sutta - Once when Vangisa was in Alavi he noticed that his teacher, Nigrodha Kappa, never left his cell after his return from the alms round. Disaffection arose in Vangisas heart and he was troubled by thoughts of lust. He composed several verses by way of self admonition and uttered them to himself. These form the Arati Sutta. S.i.186-7.

2. Arati Sutta - Three evil states and the means of removing them. A.iii.448.

context information

Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

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Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Arati Sutta in Pali glossary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Arati, (f.) (a + rati) dislike, discontent, aversion Sn. 270, 436, 642, 938; Dh. 418 (= ukkaṇṭhitattaṃ DhA. IV, 225); Th. 2, 339 (= ukkaṇṭhi ThA. 239); Sdhp. 476. (Page 76)

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context information

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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