Paraputta, Para-putta: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Paraputta 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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Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryParaputta refers to: somebody else’s son A. IV, 169; Sn. 43.
Note: paraputta is a Pali compound consisting of the words para and putta.
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 corpusParapuṭṭa (ಪರಪುಟ್ಟ):—
1) [noun] a person depending entirely on another for his sustenance, without giving anything in return.
2) [noun] the Indian cuckoo the young of which is fostered by crows.
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: Para-puttamakorcavam.
Full-text: Parapushta.
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