Atthavasa, Attha-vasa: 2 definitions
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Atthavasa 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 Dictionaryatthavasa : (m.) reason; use.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAtthavasa refers to: “dependence on the sense”, reasonableness, reason, consequence, cause D. II, 285; M. I, 464; II, 120; III, 150; S. II, 202; III, 93; IV, 303; V, 224; A. I, 61, 77, 98; II, 240; III, 72, 169, 237; Dh. 289 (= kāraṇa DhA. III, 435); It. 89; Sn. 297; Ud. 14.
Note: atthavasa is a Pali compound consisting of the words attha and vasa.
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)
Partial matches: Attha, Vasa, Vaca.
Starts with: Atthavasa Vagga.
Ends with: Katthavasa, Satthavasa.
Full-text: Arthavasha.
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Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 288-289 - The Story of Paṭācārā < [Chapter 20 - Magga Vagga (The Path)]
Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara (by I. B. Horner)
Monks’ Analysis: on the Laying-Down-Where (Pārājika) < [1.1. Monks’ Analysis: on the Laying-Down-Where]