Avudha, Āvudha: 2 definitions
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Avudha 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 Dictionaryāvudha : (nt.) weapon.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryĀvudha, (nt.) (Vedic āyudha, fr. ā + yudh to fight) an instrument to fight with, a weapon, stick etc. D III 219; M. II, 100; A. IV, 107, 110; Sn. 1008; J. I, 150; II, 110; III, 467; IV, 160, 283, 437; Nd2 on Sn. 72; Miln. 8, 339; DhA. II, 2; IV, 207; SnA 225, 466 (°jīvika = issattha). See also āyudha. (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: Avudham, Avuta, Avutaciyam.
Ends with: Avuta, Bhadravudha, Dathavudha, Dussavudha, Gadavudha, Nanavudha, Nayanavudha, Pancavudha, Pavudha, Vajiravudha.
Full-text: Ayudha, Nayanavudha, Jevaniya, Dathavudha, Pancavudha, Avuso, Issattha, Vajira, Saha, Bala-sutta, Bala.
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Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 5, Chapter 37 < [Khandaka 5 - On the Daily Life of the Bhikkhus]