Odhi: 2 definitions

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Odhi 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

odhi : (m.) limit; boundary.

Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

Odhi, (from odahati, Sk. avadhi, fr. ava + dhā) putting down, fixing, i.e. boundary, limit, extent DhA. II, 80 (jaṇṇu-mattena odhinā to the extent of the knee, i.e. kneedeep); IV, 204 (id.).—odhiso (adv.) limited, specifically Vbh. 246; Nett 12; Vism. 309. Opp. anodhi M. III, 219 (°jina), also in anodhiso (adv.) unlimited, universal, general Ps. II, 130, cp. anodissaka (odissaka); also as anodhikatvā without limit or distinction, absolutely Kvu 208, and odhisodhiso “piecemeal” Kvu 103 (cp. Kvu trsln. 762, 1271).

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