Pitthi, Piṭṭhi: 2 definitions
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Pitthi 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
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarypiṭṭhi : (f.) the back; upper side; top.
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) Piṭṭhī (पिट्ठी) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Pṛṣṭha.
2) Piṭṭhī (पिट्ठी) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Paiṣṭī.
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: Pitthicampa, Pitthigama, Pitthigata, Pitthika, Pitthikantaka, Pitthimamsika, Pitthimant, Pitthipasana, Pitthipassa, Pitthivamsa.
Ends with: Culanganiyapitthi, Dhanapitthi, Dighapitthi, Gehapitthi, Hankarapitthi, Kannapitthi, Kanthapitthi, Karapitthi, Khandhavarapitthi, Manakapitthi, Nigrodhapitthi, Pasanapitthi, Pasapitthi, Pilapitthi, Sarivaggapitthi, Siripitthi, Uparipitthi, Vattakakarapitthi, Vipitthi.
Full-text (+10): Prishtha, Paishti, Milata, Pitthika, Pitthimant, Prishthi, Gehapitthi, Uparipitthi, Kannapitthi, Makkhita, Sandhovika, Nikantati, Pittha, Pasarana, Vipitthi, Madda, Avilayati, Uppileti, Ayamati, Okantati.
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Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 10, Chapter 10 < [Khandaka 10 - On the Duties of Bhikkhunis]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 5, Chapter 1 < [Khandaka 5 - On the Daily Life of the Bhikkhus]
Part IV - On The Method And Argument Of The Manual < [Introductory Essay]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Dipavamsa (study) (by Sibani Barman)
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
II. Detailed commentary on the list < [Part 1 - Mahāyānist list of the eighteen special attributes of the Buddha]