Ativattar: 1 definition
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Ativattar 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 Dictionary1) Ativattar, 2 (Sk. *ativartṛ, n. ag. to ati-vattati) one who overcomes or is to be overcome Sn. 785 (svātivattā = durativattā duttarā duppatarā Nd1 76). (Page 21)
2) Ativattar, 1 (Sk. *ativaktṛ, n. ag. to ati-vacati; cp. ativākya) one who insults or offends J. V, 266 (isīnaṃ ativattāro = dharusavācāhi atikkamitvā vattāro C.). (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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Ends with: Pativattar.
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