Salittaka, Sālittaka: 1 definition
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Salittaka 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 DictionarySālittaka, (nt.) (fr. Sk. saṃlepa?) a sling, catapult (?); slinging stones, throwing potsherds etc. Pv IV. 167; PvA. 285; J. I, 418, 420; DhA. II, 69. (Page 706)
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Salittaka Jataka, Salittakasippa.
Full-text: Pahara, Aciravati, Satthikuta Peta, Sunetta, Kurudhamma Jataka, Kushala.
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The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 107: Sālittaka-jātaka < [Book I - Ekanipāta]