Avattaka, Avatta-ka, Āvattaka, Āvaṭṭaka: 2 definitions
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Avattaka 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 Dictionaryāvattaka : (adj.) coming back; one who returns.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryĀvattaka, (adj.) (āvatta + ka) turning, in dakkhiṇ° turning to the right, dextrorsal D. II, 18; cp. dakkhiṇâvatta at DA. I, 259. (Page 111)
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: Avattakara.
Full-text: Dakkhinavattaka, Apunaravattaka, Anupravartaka.
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