Atapata, Ātapatā: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Atapata means something in Buddhism, Pali, Marathi, Hindi. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Atpata.
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Pali-English dictionary
Ātapatā, (f.) (abstr. of ātapa) glowing or burning state, heat Sdhp. 122. (Page 97)
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.
Marathi-English dictionary
aṭapatā (अटपता).—p a aṭapasāra a aṭapaśuddha a (aṭapaṇēṃ &c.) Small, tight, compact, commodious, of narrow compass, on a manageable scale--the body, a building, affairs &c. aṭapasāra is further, Shortish and wellfitting--a garment. aṭapatā ghēṇēṃ or dharaṇēṃ To shorten, narrow, contract (a work or business). 2 To bring towards conclusion. 3 To draw or approach towards the end.
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āṭapāṭa (आटपाट).—f A play of children. Touching hands and then running behind one another to touch on the back. v khēḷa, ghē. Hence, fig. Following and importuning. v ghē g. of o. 2 Rigid insisting or stickling; preciseness.
aṭapatā (अटपता).—a Tight, com- pact.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Hindi dictionary
Aṭapaṭā (अटपटा) [Also spelled atpata]:—(a) odd; absurd, incongruous; hence ~[pana] (nm).
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Kannada-English dictionary
Aṭapaṭa (ಅಟಪಟ):—[noun] the state of either being upside down or not being in natural position.
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Āṭapāṭa (ಆಟಪಾಟ):—
1) [noun] (pl.) study and amusement; curricular and extra-curricular activities (esp. in elementary level).
2) [noun] (pl.) studying and singing.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ata-pataenal, Atapatana, Atapatapana.
Full-text: Athapatha, Atpata, Ata-pataenal.
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Abhijnana Shakuntalam (Sanskrit and English) (by Saradaranjan Ray)
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