Niggahaka, Niggāhaka: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Niggahaka 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
niggāhaka : (m.) one who rebukes or restrains.
Niggāhaka, (adj. -n.) (ni+gāhaka, see niggaṇhāti) one who rebukes, oppresses, oppressor Sn. 118 (=bādhaka SnA 178, with v. l. ghātaka); J. IV, 362 (=balisādhaka Com.). (Page 354)
[Pali to Burmese]
niggāhaka—
(Burmese text): နှိပ်ကွပ်တတ်သော၊ နှိပ်စက်၍ အခွန်တောင်းတတ်သော၊ သူ။
(Auto-Translation): A person who is oppressive, who exploits and extorts.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Gaha, Mi, Ni.
Starts with: Niggahakala, Niggahakamma, Niggahakammakarana, Niggahakaraka, Niggahakarana.
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