Vibbhanta, Vibbhamta: 3 definitions
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Vibbhanta means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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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Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryvibbhanta : ((pp. of vibbhamati), adj.) apostate; one who has forsaken the Order.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryVibbhanta, (pp. of vibbhamati) 1. roaming, straying; strayed, confused M. I, 171 (padhāna° giving up exertion), 247 (id.). Usually in phrase °citta with wandering (or confused) mind S. I, 61 (see explanation of C. at K. S. I. 321), 204; III, 93; V, 269; A. I, 70; II, 30; III, 391; It. 90; J. IV, 459 (+kupit’indriya); Miln. 324.—At DhsA. 260 we find the cpd. vibbhanti-bhāva (vibbhanta in compn with bhu!) of citta, in meaning “wavering, roaming” (of mind): so read for vibhatti-bhāva. (Page 629)
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryVibbhaṃta (विब्भंत) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Vibhrānta.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
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Starts with: Vibbhanta Bhikkhu Vatthu, Vibbhanta-bhikkbu-vatthu, Vibbhantaka.
Full-text: Vibhranta, Vibbhantaka, Vibbhamati, Vibhatti.
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