Parivattaka, Pārivattaka: 2 definitions
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Parivattaka 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 Dictionaryparivattaka : (adj.) rolling; turning; twisting; one who rolls or translates. || parivaṭṭaka (adj.) exchanged; bartered.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryParivattaka, (fr. parivatta) circle (lit. turning round) J. I, 101; cp. parivattika in phrase paligha° (q. v.). (Page 435)
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Pārivattaka, (adj.)=pari°; changing, turning round (of cīvara) Vin. IV, 59, 60. (Page 455)
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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