Gajjati: 2 definitions

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Gajjati 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 Dictionary

gajjati : (gajj + a) roars; thunders.

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

Gajjati, (Sk. garjati, cp. gargara & jarā roaring, cp. uggajjati Dhtp 76: gajja sadde) to roar, to thunder, usually of clouds. Of the earth: Dāvs.V, 29; of a man (using harsh speech) J.I, 226; II, 412 (mā gajji); Nd1 172 (=abhi°); J.IV, 25.—Caus. gajjayati, ger. gajjayitvā (megho g° thanayitvā (megho g° thanayitvā pavassati) It.66. (Page 240)

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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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