Papurati, Pāpurati: 2 definitions

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Papurati 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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Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

pāpurati : (pa + ā + pur + a) covers; wraps with. (mostly use as pārupati).

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

Pāpurati, (fr. pa+ā+vṛ, cp. Vedic pravṛṇoti) to cover, veil; shut, hide; only neg. a° and only in phrase apāpurati Amatassa dvāraṃ to open the door of Nibbāna Vin. I, 5; Vv 6427 (=vivarati VvA. 284). (Page 453)

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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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