Pharuka, Phāruka: 1 definition
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Pharuka 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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryPhāruka, (adj.) at VvA. 288 is not clear; meaning something like “bitter, ” combd with kasaṭa; v. l. pāru°. Probably=phārusaka. (Page 478)
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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Ends with: Shapharuka.
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