Vasavattaka, Vasa-vattaka: 2 definitions
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Vasavattaka 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 Dictionaryvasavattaka : (adj.) wielding power; dominating.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryVasavattaka refers to: wielding power Sdhp. 483 (°ika); a° having no free will PvA. 64.
Note: vasavattaka is a Pali compound consisting of the words vasa and vattaka.
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Vasavattaka refers to: wielding power Sdhp. 483 (°ika); a° having no free will PvA. 64.
Note: vasavattaka is a Pali compound consisting of the words vasa and vattaka.
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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