Vajati: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Vajati 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryvajati : (vaj + a) goes; proceeds.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryVajati, (Vedic vraj, cp. Ved. vraja (=P. vaja) & vṛjana enclosure=Av. v∂r∂ƶ &schwamacr; na-, with which cp. Gr. ei)ρgnumi to enclose, ei(rgmόs, Lat. vergo to turn; Gaelic fraigh hurdle; Ags. wringan=E. wring=Ger. ringen, E. wrinkle =Ger. renken, and many others, see Walde, Lat. Wtb. s. v. vergo.—The Dhtp (59) defines vaj (together with aj) by “gamana”) to go, proceed, get to (Acc.), lit. to turn to (cp. vṛj, vṛṇakti, pp. vṛkta, which latter coincides with vṛtta of vṛt in P. vatta: see vatta1 & cp. vajjeti to avoid, vajjita, vajjana etc.) Sn. 121, 381, 729 (jātimaraṇa-saṃsāraṃ), 1143; J. III, 401; IV, 103 (nirayaṃ); Pv IV. 172 (Pot. vajeyya); Nd2 423 (=gacchati kamati); Mhvs 11, 35 (imper. vaja as v. l.; T. reads bhaja). See cpds. anubbajati, upabb°, pabb°, paribb°. (Page 593)
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: Vajati Ghanta.
Ends with: Asvajati, Avajati, Devajati, Manavajati, Pavajati, Purvajati, Sarvajati, Svajati.
Full-text: Vaj, Vajamana, Vajin, Valvaja, Avajati, Vajjati, Vaja, Palayati, Vata.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Vajati; (plurals include: Vajatis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles: