Pavuttha, Pavuṭṭha: 3 definitions

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Pavuttha 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

[«previous next»] — Pavuttha in Pali glossary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

pavuttha : (pp. of pavasati) dwelt abroad; was away from home. || pavuṭṭha (pp. of pavassati) shed rain.

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

Pavuṭṭha, (pavaṭṭha) (pp. of pavassati) see abhi°. (Page 444)

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Pavuttha, (pp. of pavasati) dwelling or living abroad, staying away from home D. II, 261 (°jāti one who dwells away from his caste, i.e. who no longer belongs to any caste); J. V, 434; DhA. III, 293. frequent in phrase pavutthapatikā itthi a woman whose husband dwells abroad Vin. II, 268; III, 83; Miln. 205. (Page 445)

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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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Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Pavuṭṭha (पवुट्ठ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Pravṛṣṭa.

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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.

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