Paramasati, Parāmasati: 2 definitions
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Paramasati 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 Dictionaryparāmasati : (pari + ā + mas + a) touches; holds on to; is attached; caresses.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryParāmasati, (para+masati of mṛś) to touch, hold on to, deal with, take up, to be attached or fall a victim to (Acc.) Vin. II, 47, 195, 209; D. I, 17; M. I, 257; S. III, 110; J. IV, 138; in combination with gaṇhāti & nandati (abhiniveseti) at Nd2 227.—ger. parāmassa D. II, 282; M. I, 130, 498 (but cp. p. 541); grd. parāmasitabba J. I, 188.—pp. parāmaṭṭha (q. v.). (Page 421)
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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Full-text: Paramattha, Paramasanta, Paramasita, Paramasi, Paramasitva, Paramasana, Abhinivisati.
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