Obhasati, Obhāsati: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Obhasati 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.

Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Obhasati in Pali glossary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

obhāsati : (ava + bhās + a) shines.

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

1) Obhāsati, 2 (ava + bhāsati fr. bhāṣ; Sk. apabhāṣati) to speak to (inopportunely), to rail at, offend, abuse Vin. II, 262; III, 128. (Page 169)

2) Obhāsati, 1 (o + bhāsati from bhās, cp. Sk. avabhāsati) to shine, to be splendid Pv. I, 21 (= pabhāseti vijjoteti PvA. 10).—Caus. obhāseti to make radiant or resplendent, to illumine, to fill with light or splendour.—pres. obhāseti Pv III, 115 (= joteti PvA. 176); Miln. 336; ppr. obhāsayanto Pv. I, 111 (= vijjotamāna PvA. 56) & obhāsento Pv. II, 110 (= jotanto ekālokaṃ karonto PvA. 71); ger. obhāsetvā S. I, 66; Kh v. = Sn. p. 46; KhA 116 (= ābhāya pharitvā ekobhāsaṃ karitvā).—pp. avabhāsita. (Page 169)

Pali book cover
context information

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.

Discover the meaning of obhasati in the context of Pali from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: