Sivathika, Sīvathikā: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Sivathika 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 (Cemetery, mass grave).
Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines'cemetery contemplations', as described in D.22 and M.10,
have as their objects a corpse one or two or three days old, swollen up, blue-black in colour, full of corruption; a corpse eaten by crows, etc.; a framework of bones; flesh hanging from it, bespattered with blood, held together by the sinews; without flesh and blood, but still held together by the sinews; bones scattered in all direction; bleached and resembling shells; heaped together after the lapse of years; weathered and crumbled to dust.
At the end of each of these contemplations there follows the conclusion: "This body of mine also has this nature, has this destiny, cannot escape it."
Similar are the 10 objects of loathsomeness (asubha q.v.).
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 Dictionarysīvathikā : (f.) a place where the dead bodies are thrown to rot away.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySīvathikā, (f.) (etym. doubtful; perhaps=*Sk. śivālaya; Kern derives it as śīvan “lying”+atthi “bone, ” problematic) a cemetery, place where dead bodies are thrown to rot away Vin. III, 36; D. II, 295 sq.; A. III, 268, 323; J. I, 146; Pv III, 52 (=susāna PvA. 198); Vism. 181, 240; PvA. 195. (Page 713)
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: Civattikayam.
Ends with: Navasivathika.
Full-text: Cemetery Meditations, Impurity, Shivapathika, Satipatthana.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Sivathika, Sīvathikā; (plurals include: Sivathikas, Sīvathikās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 292-293 - The Story of the Venerables of Bhaddiya < [Chapter 21 - Pakiṇṇaka Vagga (Miscellaneous)]
Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita (by Nayana Sharma)
The training of the Surgeon < [Chapter 9]