Nitthita, Niṭṭhita: 2 definitions

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Nitthita 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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Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

niṭṭhita : (pp. of niṭṭhāti) was finished; was completed.

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

Niṭṭhita, (adj.) (Sk. niṣṭhita (niḥṣṭhita), nis+ṭhita, cp. niṭṭhāti) brought or come to an end, finished, accomplished; (made) ready, prepared (i.e. the preparations being finished) Vin. I, 35; D. I, 109 (bhattaṃ: the meal is ready); II, 127 (id.); J. I, 255 (id.); J. II, 48; III, 537 (finished); VvA. 188; PvA. 81; & often at conclusion of books & chapters. aniṭṭhita not completed DhA. III, 172.—su° well finished, nicely got up, accomplished Sn. 48, 240. Cp. pari°. (Page 357)

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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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