Pharusa, Pharusaka, Phārusaka, Phārusa: 4 definitions
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Pharusa 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names1. One of the parks of Tavatimsa. J.vi.278; Vibb.A.439; PSA.259, etc.
2. Pharuska: A garden in Ceylon, laid out by Parakkamabahu I. Cv.lxxix.10.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarypharusa : (adj.) rough; harsh; unkind.
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phārusaka : (nt.) sweet lovi-lovi.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryPhārusaka, (fr. pharusa, cp. Sk. *pāruṣaka Mvyut 103, 143) 1. a certain flower, the (bitter) fruit of which is used for making a drink Vin. I, 246; Vv 3331=DhA. III, 316. ‹-› 2. N. of one of Indra’s groves J. VI, 278, similarly Vism. 424; VbhA. 439. (Page 478)
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Pharusa, (adj.) (cp. Vedic paruṣa, on ph. ›p see pharasu, on attempt at etym. cp. Walde, Lat. Wtb. s. v. fario) 1. (lit.) rough Pv. II, 41.—2. (fig.) harsh, unkind, rough (of speech) Vin. II, 290 (caṇḍa+); Pv. II, 34; III, 57; J. V, 296; Kvu 619. In combn with vācā we find both pharusa-vācā and pharusā-vācā D. I, 4, 138; III, 69 sq. , 173, 232; M. I, 42 (on this and the same uncertainty as regards pisuṇā-vācā see Trenckner, at M. I, 530). pharusa vacana rough speech PvA. 15, 55, 83.—3. cruel Pv IV. 76 (kamma=daruṇa PvA. 265). (Page 476)
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Pharusa (फरुस) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Paruṣa.
2) Pharusa (फरुस) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Paruṣa.
2) Pharusa has the following synonyms: Pharusaga.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Pharusa Sutta, Pharusaga, Pharusaphaladayaka, Pharusavaca, Pharusavacana.
Ends with: Kharapharusa.
Full-text: Kharatta, Parusha, Pharuka, Pharusaphaladayaka, Pharusaga, Missakavana, Luddha, Parushyaka, Kiloma, Kharagata, Parushaka, Sanha, Kakkhala, Asidati, Galiha, Missaka, Tavatimsa, Shila.
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The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
2.3.3. Abstention from Harsh words (pharusa-vācā) < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
2.3. Right Speech (Sammā-vācā or Samyag-vāc) < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
The story of Keṇiya the matted-hair ascetic < [6. Medicine (Bhesajja)]
On the four great references < [6. Medicine (Bhesajja)]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 133-134 - The Story of Venerable Kuṇḍadhāna < [Chapter 10 - Daṇḍa Vagga (Punishment)]
Verse 137-140 - The Story of Venerable Mahā Moggallāna < [Chapter 10 - Daṇḍa Vagga (Punishment)]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Consciousness Pertaining The Sensuous Sphere < [Chapter I - Different Types of Consciousness]
52 Kinds of Mental States < [Chapter II - Mental States]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 10b - The method of fulfilling the Perfection of Morality (Sīla-Pāramī) < [Chapter 7 - On Miscellany]
Part 10a - The method of fulfilling the Perfection of Generosity (Dāna Pāramī) < [Chapter 7 - On Miscellany]
Part 8 - Explanations of The Thirty-two Major Marks < [Chapter 1 - The Story of Sataketu Deva, The Future Buddha]