Pasidati, Pasīdati: 2 definitions

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Pasidati 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

pasīdati : (pa + sad + a) becomes bright; pleases or purifies; is clear or devoted.

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

Pasīdati, (pa+sad) 1. to become bright, to brighten up PvA. 132 (mukha-vaṇṇo p.).—2. to be purified, reconciled or pleased; to be clear & calm, to become of peaceful heart (mano or cittaṃ p.); to find one’s satisfaction in (Loc.), to have faith D. II, 202; S. I, 98; II, 199 (sutvā dhammaṃ p.); A. III, 248; Sn. 356, 434, 563; Nd2 426 (=saddahati, adhimuccati okappeti); Vv 5014 (mano me pasīdi, aor.); Vism. 129; Miln. 9; DhA. III, 3 (=he is gracious, i.e. good); VvA. 6 (better v. l. passitvā); PvA. 141.—pp. pasanna (q. v.). See also pasādeti & vippasīdati. (Page 447)

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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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