Pariggaha: 3 definitions
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Pariggaha means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarypariggaha : (m.) taking up; possession; acquirement; grasping; belonging; a wife.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryPariggaha, (fr. pari+gṛh) 1. wrapping round, enclosing Th. 1, 419 (? cp. Brethren 217 n. 6).—2. taking up, seizing on, acquiring, acquisition, also in bad sense of “grasping” Sn. 779 (=taṇhā and diṭṭhi° Nd1 57); Ps. I, 172; II, 182 (nekkhamma° etc.); Nd1 11 (itthi° acquiring a wife); J. VI, 259; Miln. 244 (āhara° abstinence in food), 313 (id.).—3. belongings, property, possessions D. II, 58; III, 289=A. IV, 400; M. I, 137 (quoted at Nd1 122); S. I, 93; Sn. 805; J. IV, 371; VI, 259; PvA. 76 (°bhūta belonging to, the property of); VvA. 213, 321. sa° with all (its) belongings S. I, 32.—4. a wife ThA 271; PvA. 161 (kata° wedded), 282; ThA. 271. sapariggaha›apariggaha married›unmarried (in general, with ref. to the man as well as the woman) D. I, 247; J. IV, 190; VI, 348, 364.—5. grace, favour DA. I, 241 (āmisa° material grace). (Page 423)
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Pariggaha (परिग्गह) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Parigrah.
Pariggaha has the following synonyms: Parigeṇha.
2) Pariggaha (परिग्गह) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Parigraha.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Pariggahaka.
Ends with: Aharapariggaha, Apariggaha, Apariggaha, Itthipariggaha, Katapariggaha, Nippariggaha, Paccayapariggaha, Sapariggaha.
Full-text: Parigraha, Anapada, Parigrah, Pariggahaka, Parigenha, Itthipariggaha, Sapariggaha, Katapariggaha, Aharapariggaha, Apada, Parivara.
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Search found 15 books and stories containing Pariggaha, Pariggahā; (plurals include: Pariggahas, Pariggahās). 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 296-301 - The Story of a Wood Cutter’s Son < [Chapter 21 - Pakiṇṇaka Vagga (Miscellaneous)]
Verse 137-140 - The Story of Venerable Mahā Moggallāna < [Chapter 10 - Daṇḍa Vagga (Punishment)]
Fundamentals of Vipassana Meditation (by Venerable Mahāsi Sayādaw)
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
Chapter 2 - The Stages of Vipassanā < [Part 5 - The Development Of Insight]
Chapter 3 - Different Kinds Of Purity < [Part 5 - The Development Of Insight]
Chapter 3 - The Meaning of Anattā < [Part 6 - Dialogue on Vipassanā]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
6.8. How to Attain Nibbāna < [Chapter 4 - Comparative Study of Liberation in Jainism and Buddhism]
The Doctrine of Paticcasamuppada (by U Than Daing)
Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara (by I. B. Horner)