Nittha, Niṭṭhā, Niṭṭha: 3 definitions
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Nittha means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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 Dictionaryniṭṭhā : (f.) the end; conclusion; perfection.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary1) Niṭṭhā, 2 (f.) (Vedic niṣṭhā (niḥṣṭhā), nis+ṭhā from °ṭha) end, conclusion; perfection, height, summit; object, aim Vin. I, 255; S. II, 186; A. I, 279 (object); Ps. I, 161. niṭṭhaṃ gacchati to come to an end; fig. to reach perfection, be completed in the faith M. I, 176; J. I, 201; Miln. 310; frequent in pp. niṭṭhaṃ gata (niṭṭhaṅgata) one who has attained perfection (=pabbajitānaṃ arahattaṃ patta) DhA. IV, 70; S. III, 99 (a°); A. II, 175; III, 450; V, 119 sq.; Dh. 351; Ps. I, 81, 161. (Page 357)
2) Niṭṭhā, 1 (f.) (Sk. niṣṭhā; ni+ṭhā, abstr. of adj. -suff. °ṭha) basis, foundation, familiarity with Sn. 864 (expl. SnA 551 by samiddhi, but see Nd1 263). (Page 357)
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Niṭṭha, (adj.) (Sk. niṣṭha, ni+°tha; cp. niṭṭhā1) dependent on, resting on, intent upon S. III, 13 (accanta°); Nd1 263 (rūpa°). (Page 357)
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Ṇiṭṭhā (णिट्ठा) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Nisthā.
2) Ṇiṭṭhā (णिट्ठा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Niṣṭhā.
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 (+9): Nittha Sutta, Nitthama, Nitthana, Nitthanana, Nitthanati, Nitthapenta, Nitthapesi, Nitthapeti, Nitthapetva, Nitthapita, Nitthara, Nittharaga, Nittharana, Nittharati, Nittharesi, Nitthareti, Nittharetva, Nitthari, Nittharia, Nittharita.
Ends with: Akanittha, Anittha, Dhanittha, Kanittha, Manittha, Parinittha, Sabbakanittha, Tajikagrantha manittha, Tajikamanittha.
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