Dakkhinavattaka, Dakkhiṇāvattaka, Dakkhina-avattaka: 1 definition
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Dakkhinavattaka 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 DictionaryDakkhiṇāvattaka refers to: (adj.) winding to the right D.II, 18 (of the hairs of a Mahāpurisa, the 14th of his characteristics or auspicious signs; cp. BSk. dakṣiṇāvarta a precious shell, i.e. a shell the spiral of which turns to the right AvŚ I.205; Divy 51, 67, 116); J.V, 380;
Note: dakkhiṇāvattaka is a Pali compound consisting of the words dakkhiṇa and āvattaka.
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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