Moceti: 2 definitions

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Moceti 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

moceti : (muc + e) delivers; sets free; releases.

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

Moceti, (Caus. of muñcati) 1. to deliver, set free, release, cause one’s release or deliverance from (Abl.). imper. praes. mocehi Pv. II, 16 (duggatiyā); PvA. 12; aor. mocesi PvA. 112 (dāsavyato); ger. mocetvā PvA. 8, 77; inf. mocetuṃ PvA. 45 (petalokato).—2. to discharge, emit (semen in coitu) Vin. III, 36, 39 (as Caus II.), 110.—3. to let loose, set into motion, stir: padaṃ m. to run J. III, 33.—4. to discharge, fulfil: paṭiññaṃ one’s promise DhA. I, 93.—5. to unharness DhA. I, 67.—6. to detach S. I, 44.—Caus. II. mocāpeti to cause to be freed, to give freedom, to let loose Vin. IV, 316 (opp. bandhāpeti). (Page 542)

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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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