Avedhika, Āvedhika: 1 definition
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Avedhika 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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryĀvedhika, (adj. f. scil. pannā) (ā + vedhaka of āvedha, vyadh, but confused with āveṭh° of ā + veṣṭ, cp. āveṭhana & nibbedhaka) piercing, penetrating; or ravelling, turning, rolling up or round (cp. āvijjhati which is derived from ā + vyadh, but takes its meaning from āveṭheti), discrimination, thinking over J. II, 9 (+ nibbedhikā, v. l. for both ṭh). (Page 113)
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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Ends with: Shreshthavedhika.
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