Atirocati: 2 definitions
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Atirocati 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: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryatirocati : (ati + ruc + a) outshines; surpasses in splendour.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAtirocati, (ati + ruc) to shine magnificently (trs.) to outshine, to surpass in splendour D. II, 208; Dh. 59; Pv. II, 958; Miln. 336 (+ virocati); DhA. I, 446 (= atikkamitvā virocati); III, 219; PvA. 139 (= ativiya virocati). (Page 20)
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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Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 58-59 - The Story of Garahadinna < [Chapter 4 - Puppha Vagga (Flowers)]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 5 - Biographies of Ankura Deva and Indaka Deva < [Chapter 24 - The Buddha’s Sixth Vassa at Mount Makula]
Part 3 - Story of Garahadinna and Sirigutta < [Chapter 35 - Story of Māra]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the biography of the the thera Sāriputta < [Chapter 1 - Buddhavagga (Buddha section)]