Papiyas, Pāpīyas: 8 definitions
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Papiyas means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Pāpīyas (पापीयस्) refers to a “sinner”, whose attributes include wickedness (durvṛtta), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.17. Accordingly, as Guṇanidhi, who was addicted to gambling (dyūta), was told by his mother as follows:—“[...] emulate your father [Yajñadatta] in form (rūpa), fame (yaśas) and traditional activity (kulaśīla). Why don’t you feel ashamed? Cast off your wickedness (durvṛtta). [...] Your father has never been a sinner (Pāpīyas). He strictly follows the path of the Vedas and Smṛtis [viz., śruti-smṛti-pathānuga]”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Pāpīyas (पापीयस्) refers to “wicked” (i.e., ‘a wicked person’), according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly, “[...] Having heard this word, the wicked (khalu) Māra, became contented, elated, enraptured, overjoyed, exultant and jubilant, danced and was about to leave the congregation. The the venerable Śāriputra addressed himself to the Lord: ‘O Lord, who is this man going away from this congregation with so much pleasure?’ [...]”.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Pāpīyas (पापीयस्).—a. (-sī f.) Worse, more vile or wicked (compar. of pāpa q. v.).
Pāpīyas (पापीयस्).—mfn.
(-yān-yasī-yaḥ) Very wicked. E. pāpa, and īyasun aff.
1) Pāpīyas (पापीयस्):—[from pāpa] mfn. worse, worse off, lower, poorer, more or most wicked or miserable, [Taittirīya-saṃhitā] etc. etc.
2) [v.s. ...] m. a villain, rascal, [Manu-smṛti; Rāmāyaṇa] etc.
3) [v.s. ...] (with Buddhists) māraḥ pāpīyān, the evil spirit, the devil, [Lalita-vistara]
Pāpīyas (पापीयस्):—[(yān-yasī-yaḥ) a. Idem.]
Pāpīyas (पापीयस्) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Pāvaṃsa.
Pāpiyas (in Sanskrit) can be associated with the following Chinese terms:
1) 魔王 [mó wáng]: “Pāpiyas”; “Pāpiyas” [name of a Demon]; Alternatively: “Māra King”.
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.
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Taisho: Chinese Buddhist Canon
Chapter 77: The Eight Divine Guardians of the Bodhi Tree < [Part 190 - The Abhinishkramana-sutra]
Chapter 102: The Buddha's Confrontation with Mara < [Part 190 - The Abhinishkramana-sutra]
Chapter 79: The Bodhisattva's Vow < [Part 190 - The Abhinishkramana-sutra]
Buddhacarita (by Charles Willemen)
Chapter XXIII - Staying Alive through [the Buddha’s] Divine Power < [Fascicle Five]
Chapter XIII - Māra’s Destruction < [Fascicle Three]
Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra
Chapter XXXI - On Bodhisattva Highly-virtuous King (e) < [Section Six]
Chapter IV - On Long Life < [Section One]
Chapter VIII - On the Four Dependables < [Section One]
Vimalakirti Sutra (by Burton Watson)
Panchavimsha Brahmana (English translation) (by W. Caland)
Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies
Was the Mahāparinirvāṇa-sūtra 大般涅槃經 T7 Translated by ‘Faxian’? < [Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies 2.1 (2019)]