Satthaka, Sātthaka: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Satthaka 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: Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryF Fact to know how to choose that which is beneficial by means of a preliminary reflection.
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 Dictionarysatthaka : (nt.) a pen-knife. || sātthaka (adj.), useful; advantageous; with the meaning.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary1) Satthaka, 2 (adj.) (fr. sattha3) belonging to a caravan, caravan people, merchant PvA. 274. (Page 674)
2) Satthaka, 1 (nt.) (fr. sattha1) a knife, scissors Vin. II, 115 (daṇḍa°, with a handle); J. V, 254 (as one of the 8 parikkhāras); Miln. 282. aya° at J. V, 338 read °paṭṭaka.
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Sātthaka, (adj.) (sa+atthaka) (fem.—ikā) useful PvA. 12. (Page 703)
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: Satthakamma, Satthakanisadana, Satthakaraka, Satthakavata.
Ends with: Issatthaka.
Full-text: Sarthaka, Kesoropana, Namataka, Satthakavata, Satthakanisadana, Shastraka, Sampajanna.
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Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
3.2. Dress Making: Stitching or Sewing < [Chapter 2 - Costumes]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Biography (37): Nanda Mahāthera < [Chapter 43 - Forty-one Arahat-Mahatheras and their Respective Etadagga titles]
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 5, Chapter 11 < [Khandaka 5 - On the Daily Life of the Bhikkhus]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
1.3.1. Kāyanupassanā—Contemplation of the Body < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]