Litta: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Litta means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Latt.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarylitta : (pp. of limpati or lepeti) smeared; stained; anointed.
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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryLiṭṭa (लिट्ट) [Also spelled latt]:—(nm) a thick and large bread, pancake.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryLitta (लित्त) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Lipta.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Litta Jataka, Litta Vagga.
Ends with: Alitta, Anulitta, Anupalitta, Avalitta, Gilitta, Kalitta, Kilitta, Lalitta, Olitta, Palitta, Pariskhalitta, Sallitta, Sampalitta, Suvilitta, Ulitta, Ullitta, Upalitta, Vilitta.
Full-text: Litti, Sallitta, Lipta, Latt, Anupalipta, Tilappori, Urainali, Uval, Limpati, Anu.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Litta, Liṭṭa; (plurals include: Littas, Liṭṭas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 91: Litta-jātaka < [Book I - Ekanipāta]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Expounding of Parosahassa Jātaka < [Chapter 25 - The Buddha’s Seventh Vassa]
Supplement (c): Fulfilment of the Ten Perfections < [Chapter 9 - The chronicle of twenty-four Buddhas]
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 10 - Criteria for purity < [Chapter 1]