Avakkara, Avakkāra: 2 definitions
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Avakkara 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 Dictionaryavakkāra : (m.) 1. throwing away; 2. refuse.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAvakkāra, (Sk. avaskara faeces, fr. avaṃ + karoti) throwing away, refuse, sweepings; only in cpd. °pātī a bowl for refuse, slop basin, ash-bin Vin. I, 157, 352; II, 216; M. I, 207; DhA. I, 305. (Page 81)
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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Starts with: Avakkarapati.
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