Assava: 2 definitions
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Assava 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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Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryassava : (adj.) loyal; attentive. (m.) flow; pus.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAssava, (adj.) (ā + sunāti, śru) loyal D. I, 137; Sn. 22, 23, 32; J. IV, 98; VI, 49; Miln. 254; an° inattentive, not docile DhA. I, 7. (Page 90)
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Assavanata, Assavanija, Assavaniya, Assavara, Assavati.
Ends with: Ambilapassava, Anassava, Avassava, Ceylon piassava, Dhuvassava, Kassava, Kotipassava, Passava, Sutassava.
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