Sukhita: 10 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Purana
In Buddhism
1. Theravada
2. Mahayana
Languages
1. Pali
2. Sanskrit
See also

Introduction:

Sukhita means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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 Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Sukhitā (सुखिता) refers to “having much pleasure”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.29 (“Śivā-Śiva dialogue”).—Accordingly, as Brāhma narrated to Nārada: “O celestial sage, let this be listened to. I shall resume the story joyfully, the story that quells all sins and increases devotion to Śiva. O brahmin, on hearing the words of Śiva, the great Soul and on seeing His pleasant form and features Pārvatī was delighted much. The highly chaste lady, goddess Pārvatī replied to the lord standing near with great pleasure (sukhitā) and face beaming with love”

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

In Buddhism

Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

See Surakkhita.

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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).

Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra

Sukhita (सुखित) refers to “those beings who experience happiness”, according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter XXXII-XXXIV).—Accordingly, “There are three kinds of beings: i) those who experience happiness (sukhita), such as the gods and a small portion of humans; ii) those who undergo suffering (duḥkhita), such as the beings of the three unfortunate destinies (durgati) and a small portion of humans; iii) those who experience neither suffering nor happiness (aduḥkhāsukhita), such as a small portion of beings in the five destinies. [...]”.

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Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.

Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

sukhita : (pp. of sukheti) was happy; blest; was glad.

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Sukhita, (pp. of sukheti) happy, blest, glad S. I, 52; III, 11 (sukhitesu sukhito dukkhitesu dukkhito); IV, 180; Sn. 1029; Pv. II, 8¹¹; healthy Mhvs 37, 128; °-atta (ātman) happy, easy Sn. 145. (Page 716)

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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.

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Sukhita (सुखित).—a. Pleased, delighted, happy.

-tam Happiness.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Sukhita (सुखित).—[adjective] joyful, happy.

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Sukhitā (सुखिता).—[feminine] tva [neuter] [abstract] to seq.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Sukhitā (सुखिता):—[=sukhi-tā] [from sukhi > sukh] f. ([Śakuntalā] [varia lectio]) ease, comfort, happiness.

2) Sukhita (सुखित):—[from sukh] mfn. pleased, delighted, comforted (am ind.), [Kāvya literature; Kathāsaritsāgara] etc.

3) [v.s. ...] n. happiness, [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)

Sukhita (सुखित) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Suhia.

[Sanskrit to German]

Sukhita in German

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

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Verse 1.7.30 < [Chapter 7 - Pūrṇa (pinnacle of excellent devotees)]

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Verse 1.5.11 < [Chapter 5 - Priya (the beloved devotees)]

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Part 7 - Reciprocal Effects Of Síla < [Chapter 7 - Kamma]

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Introduction to the eight classes of dharmas < [Chapter XXXII-XXXIV - The eight classes of supplementary dharmas]

II. Aspects of the immeasurables (apramāṇa) < [Class 3: The four immeasurables]

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Verse 75 - The Story of Novice Monk Tissa of the Forest Monastery < [Chapter 5 - Bāla Vagga (Fools)]

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Chapter VIII - The Absorptions