Gehasita, Geha-sita: 2 definitions
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Gehasita 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 Dictionarygehasita : (adj.) connected with the family life.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryGehasita refers to: (*śrita)=°nissita, connected with worldly life (opp. nekkhamma, renunciation). Of chandā & vitakkā (pl.) M.I, 123; domanassa & somanassa (grief & pleasure) S.IV, 232=Miln.45; Vbh.381; DhsA.194; dhammā, etc. S.IV, 71; Vbh.380; Nett 53. (Page 254)
Note: gehasita is a Pali compound consisting of the words geha and sita.
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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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
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(9) Ninth Pāramī: The Perfection of Loving-kindness (mettā-pāramī) < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]