Kalira, Kalīra, Kaḷīra: 2 definitions

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Kalira 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

Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

kalīra : (nt.) the soft part above the steam of a palm tree.

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

Kaḷīra, the top sprout of a plant or tree, esp. of the bamboo and cert. palm trees (e.g. coco-nut tree) which is edible Sn. 38 (vaṃsa°=veḷugumba Nd2 556 and p. 58); Th. 1, 72; J. I, 74, cp. III, 179; VI, 26; Miln. 201 (vaṃsa°); Vism. 255 (vaṃsa°-cakkalaka, so read for kalira°; KhA 50 at id. passage reads kaḷīra-daṇḍa).

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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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