Upakacchaka: 2 definitions
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Upakacchaka 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: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryupakacchaka : (nt.) armpit.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryUpakacchaka, (upa + kacchā + ka, cp. Sk. upakakṣa in diff. meaning) (1) (= upa + kaccha1 + ka) like an enclosure, adj. in the form of a hollow or a shelter J. I, 158. (2) (= upa + kacchā2 + ka) like the armpit, a hollow, usually the armpit, but occasionally it seems to be applied to the hip or waist Vin. III, 39; IV, 260 (pudendum muliebre); Miln. 293; J. V, 437 (= kaccha2). (Page 138)
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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