Okkala, Okkalā: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Okkala 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesThe people of Okkalajanapada (MA.ii.894); mentioned also in the Apadana (ii.359) in a list of tribes. See Ukkala.
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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryOkkala, see ukkala. (Page 163)
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusOkkaḷa (ಒಕ್ಕಳ):—[noun] = ಒಕ್ಕೊಳಗ [okkolaga].
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Okkāla (ಒಕ್ಕಾಲ):—[noun] a time or duration; a period; a season.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Okkaladi, Okkalagitti, Okkalai, Okkalatana.
Ends with: Chokkala, Cokkala, Kokkala, Mokkala, Parimokkala, Takkalamokkala.
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