Sapatta: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Sapatta 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesAn eminent nun, expert in the Vinaya in Ceylon. Dpv.xviii.29.
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 Dictionarysapatta : (m.) a rival; a foe. adj. hostile.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySapatta, (Sk. sapatna) hostile, rival Th. 2, 347; ThA. 242; sapattarājā a rival king J. I, 358; II, 94; III, 416; asapatta without enmity Sn. 150; sapatta (m.) a rival, foe, It. 83; A. IV, 94 sq.; J. I, 297. (Page 679)
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: Sapattabhara, Sapattaka, Sapattana, Sapattangarakokiri Sutta.
Ends with: Asapatta, Dishapatta, Domanassapatta, Dussapatta, Ushnishapatta.
Full-text: Somanadeva, Asapatta, Mitta.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Sapatta; (plurals include: Sapattas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma (by Ven. S. Dhammika)