Pavaddhati, Pavaḍḍhati: 2 definitions
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Pavaddhati 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 Dictionarypavaḍḍhati : (pa + vaḍḍh + a) grows; increases.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryPavaḍḍhati, (pa+vṛdh) to grow up, to increase M. I, 7; S. II, 84, 92; Sn. 306 (3rd sg. praet. °atha); Dh. 282, 335, 349; Pug. 64; PvA. 8 (puññaṃ).—pp. pavaḍḍha & pavuddha. (Page 442)
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: Pavaddhita, Pavaddhi, Pavaddhitva, Pavaddha, Bhiyyo, Punna.
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Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 282 - The Story of Venerable Poṭhila < [Chapter 20 - Magga Vagga (The Path)]
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Gemstones of the Good Dhamma (by Ven. S. Dhammika)