Avakarshati, Avakarṣati: 1 definition
Introduction:
Avakarshati means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
The Sanskrit term Avakarṣati can be transliterated into English as Avakarsati or Avakarshati, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit DictionaryAvakarṣati (अवकर्षति).—(corresponds to Pali apakassati, used in same passage SN ii.198.1—5, see Critical Pali Dictionary s.v.), holds back, keeps under control: ger. avakṛṣya (kāyam, cittam), Candropama Sūtra, Hoernle, [Manuscript Remains of Buddhist literature found in Eastern Turkestan] 42.11 (43.5, 9); see s.v. jarodapāna.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Avakassati.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Avakarshati, Avakarṣati, Avakarsati; (plurals include: Avakarshatis, Avakarṣatis, Avakarsatis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles: