Papika, Pāpikā, Pāpika: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Papika means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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
pāpikā : (f.) wicked; sinful.
Pāpika, =pāpaka D. I, 90 (cp. DA. I, 256); A. IV, 197. (Page 453)
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
Pāpika (in Sanskrit) can be associated with the following Chinese terms:
1) 惡 [è]: “evil”.
2) 惡邪 [è xié]: “wrong”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Papikadrishti.
Full-text: Kanhapapikasatta, Papita, Papaka, Apetamanapapaka, E xie, E xie jian, Lamaka, Ditthi, Shu, E.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Papika, Pāpikā, Pāpika; (plurals include: Papikas, Pāpikās, Pāpikas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 309-310 - The Story of Khema the Guild Leader < [Chapter 22 - Niraya Vagga (Hell)]
Dhammapada (translated from the Pali) (by F. Max Müller)
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
On revoking an act of suspension for not relinquishing < [9. The monks from Campā (Campeyya)]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)