Sattavassika, Satta-vassika: 1 definition
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Sattavassika 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 DictionarySattavassika refers to: 7 years old Miln. 9. 310; DhA. II, 87, 89 (sāmaṇera), 139; PvA. 53 (Saṅkicca arahattaṃ patvā); DhA. III, 98 (kumāro arahattaṃ patto); J. V, 249. On the age of seven as that of child arahants see Mrs. Rh. D. in Brethren introd. xxx.
Note: sattavassika is a Pali compound consisting of the words satta and vassika.
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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Partial matches: Vassika, Satta, Catta.
Full-text: Unaka.
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