Viggaṇhati, Vigganhati: 1 definition
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Viggaṇhati 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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryViggaṇhati, (vi+gaṇhati) 1. to take hold of, to quarrel, to be in disharmony with; only in ger. viggayha disputing, quarrelling, fighting Vin. II, 106 (read gg for g! Bdhgh on p. 315: rubbing against each other); Ud. 69; Sn. 844, 878; Nd1 285 (=uggahetvā parāmasitvā). ‹-› 2. to stretch out, disperse, divide, spread; ger. viggayha Vv 501 (hattha-pāde v.; explained as “vividhehi ākārehi gahetvā” VvA. 209). (Page 615)
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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