Chupati: 3 definitions

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Chupati means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.

In Hinduism

Kavya (poetry)

[«previous next»] — Chupati in Kavya glossary
Source: archive.org: Naisadhacarita of Sriharsa

Chupati (छुपति) refers to “touch”, and as mentioned in the Naiṣadha-carita 18.148. Cf. Yaśastilaka chapter 5.

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Kavya (काव्य, kavya) refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetry’ and natya, or ‘dramatic poetry’.

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Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Chupati in Pali glossary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

chupati : (chup + a) touches.

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Chupati, (Dhtp 480=samphasse) to touch Vin.I, 191; III, 37, 121; J.IV, 82; VI, 166; Vism.249; DhA.I, 166 (mā chupi).—pp. chupita. (Page 276)

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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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