Dathika, Dāṭhikā, Dāthika: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Dathika 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA Damila usurper. He slew Pilayamara and reigned at Anuradhapura for two years, till he was slain by Vattagamani Abhaya. Mhv.xxxiii.59, 60, 78; Dpv.xix.15, 16; xx.17, 18.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryDāṭhikā, (f.) (Sk. *dāḍhikā=Prk. for daṃṣṭrikā) beard, whiskers Vin.II, 134 (na d. ṭhapetabbā, of the bhikkhus); J.I, 305; V, 42 (tamba°), 217 (mahā° having great whiskers); DA.I, 263 (parūḷha-massu° with beard & whiskers grown long). (Page 318)
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: Kharadathika, Tambadathika.
Full-text: Pilayamara, Vattagamani Abhaya, Kadamba.
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