Avattana, Āvattana, Āvaṭṭana, Āvaṭṭanā: 3 definitions
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Avattana means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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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Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryāvattana : (nt.) turning; return. || āvaṭṭana (nt.), 1. revolving; 2. temptation; 3. possession by some spirit.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryĀvaṭṭana, (nt.) (fr. ā + vṛt, cp. āvaṭṭa 2 and āvaṭṭanin) turning, twisting; enticement, snare, temptation J. III, 494; DhA. II, 153. (Page 111)
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Āvattana, (adj. -nt.) (Sk. āvartana) turning; turn, return Nett 113; Miln. 251. (Page 111)
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Āvaṭṭanā, (f.) (most likely for āvajjana. q. v. & see also Kvu trsl. 221, 282) turning to (of the mind), adverting, apprehending Kvu 380, 491. (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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Āvaṭṭaṇā (आवट्टणा) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Āvartanā.
2) Āvattaṇa (आवत्तण) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Āvarttana.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Avattanam.
Ends with: Avavattana, Avavattana, Baleyavattana, Dhammacakkappavattana, Paccudavattana, Pavattana, Ppavattana, Sammavattana, Vasavattana.
Full-text: Avartana, Avattanin, Avarttana, Avajjana, Avattin, Vattana, Vattati.
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