Hatthapalekhana, Hattha-apalekhana, Hatthāpalekhana: 2 definitions
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Hatthapalekhana 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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Pali-English dictionary
hatthāpalekhana : ((hattha + apalekhana) adj.) licking the hands after taking meals.
Hatthāpalekhana refers to: licking the hands (to clean them after eating — cp. the 52nd Sekhiya Vin.IV, 198) D.I, 166; III, 40; M.I, 77, 238, 307; A.I, 295 (v. l. °āva°); Pug.55.
Note: hatthāpalekhana is a Pali compound consisting of the words hattha and apalekhana.
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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Partial matches (+0): Hattha, Apalekhana.
Full-text (+0): Avalehakam.
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Majjhima Nikaya (Middle Discourses)
Discourse 45: The Shorter Discourse on Taking Up Practices < [Cūḷayamaka-vagga: The Lesser Chapter on Pairs]
Discourse 36: The Longer Discourse With Saccaka < [Mahāyamaka-vagga: The Greater Chapter on Pairs]
Digha Nikaya (Long Discourses) (by Bhikkhu Sujato)
2. Mortification in Disgust of Sin < [Discourse 25: The Lion’s Roar at Udumbarikā’s Monastery]