Vedagu, Vedagū, Veda-gu: 2 definitions
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Vedagu 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 Dictionaryvedagū : (m.) one who has attained the highest knowledge.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryVedagū refers to: one who has attained to highest knowledge (said of the Buddha). Thus different from “tiṇṇaṃ vedānaṃ pāragū, ” which is brahmanic. The explanation of vedagū is “catūsu maggesu ñāṇaṃ” Nd2 612, & see above 2.—S. I, 141, 168; IV, 83, 206; A II 6; IV, 340; Sn. 322, 458, 529, 749, 846, 947, 1049, 1060; Nd1 93, 204, 299, 431. A peculiar meaning of vedagū is that of “soul” (lit. attainer of wisdom) at Miln. 54 & 71.
Note: vedagū is a Pali compound consisting of the words veda and gū.
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)
Partial matches: Gu, Veda, Veta.
Starts with: Vedaguhya, Vedaguhyopanishad, Vedagupta, Vedagupti.
Full-text: Dhammagu, Maha Assapura Sutta, Vedaka, Paccagu, Veda, Paramattha.
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