Pettaṇika, Pettanika: 2 definitions

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Pettaṇika 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

pettaṇika : (adj.) one who lives on father's property.

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

Pettanika, (fr. pitar) one who lives on the fortune or power inherited from his father A. III, 76=300. (Page 472)

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Pettanika, (fr. pitar) one who lives on the fortune or power inherited from his father A. III, 76=300. (Page 472)

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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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