Avethana, Āveṭhana: 2 definitions
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Avethana 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 Dictionaryāveṭhana : (nt.) winding round; ravelling.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryĀveṭhana, (nt.) (ā + veṭhana, veṣṭ) rolling up, winding up or round, fig. explanation Miln. 28 (+ nibbeṭhana, lit. rolling up and rolling down, ravelling & unravelling), 231 (°viniveṭhana). (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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Avetanam.
Ends with: Brahmavethana, Kannavethana, Sisavethana.
Full-text: Avedhika.
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