Obhasa, Obhāsa: 5 definitions
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Obhasa means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines'effulgence of light', aura, appearing at times during deep insight (vipassanā), may become a 'defilement of insight' (vipassanūpakkilesa); cf. visuddhi V.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryobhāsa : (m.) light; lustre.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryObhāsa, (from obhāsati) shine, splendour, light, lustre, effulgence; appearance. In clairvoyant language also “aura” (see Cpd. 2141 with C. expln. “rays emitted from the body on account of insight”) — D. I, 220 (effulgence of light); M. III, 120, 157; A. II, 130, 139; IV, 302; It. 108 (obhāsakara); Ps. I, 114, 119 (paññā°); II, 100, 150 sq. , 159, 162; Vism. 28, 41; PvA. 276 (°ṃ pharati to emit a radiance); Sdhp. 325. With nimitta and parikathā at Vism. 23; SnA 497. See also avabhāsa. (Page 169)
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit DictionaryObhāsa (ओभास).—(°-) (in cpds.), = Avabhāsa-, q.v.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Obhāsa (ओभास) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Avabhās.
2) Obhāsa (ओभास) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Avabhāṣ.
3) Obhāsa (ओभास) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Avabhāsa.
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: Obhasa Sutta, Obhasana, Obhasaraja, Obhasasagaraviyuha, Obhasati, Obhasayamana, Obhasayanta.
Ends with: Candrobhasa, Chandobhasha, Chandrobhasa, Daobhasa, Niddhobhasa, Nilobhasa, Pannobhasa, Ruppobhasa, Suryobhasa, Ubhayatobhasha.
Full-text: Avabhasa, Obhasana, Avabhas, Pannobhasa, Jyotisurya, Jyotisomya, Udakarahada Sutta, Parikatha, Vinnatti, Manava, Pharati, Nimitta, Muncati, Vishuddhi, Kamma.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Obhasa, Obhāsa, Ōbhāsa; (plurals include: Obhasas, Obhāsas, Ōbhāsas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
The Path of Purification < [Chapter IX - Mental Culture]
121 Types of Consciousness < [Chapter I - Different Types of Consciousness]
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
Chapter 3 - Different Kinds Of Purity < [Part 5 - The Development Of Insight]
Practicing Insight on Your Own (by Acharn Thawee Baladhammo)
Gauging The Results Of The Practice < [Chapter 6]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 12 - The Seven Purifications of a Buddha < [Chapter 7 - The Attainment of Buddhahood]
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
Allowance for Kaṭhina < [7. Kaṭhina]