Viliva, Vilīva: 2 definitions

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Viliva 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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Pali-English dictionary

Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

vilīva : (nt.) a slip of bamboo or reed.

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Vilīva, & Viliva (adj.) (Kern, Toev. s. v. compares Sk, bilma slip, chip. Phonetically viliva=Sk. bilva: see billa) 1. made of split bamboo Vin. II, 266 (i).—2. (ī) a chip of bamboo or any other reed, a slip of reed M. I, 566 (Bdhgh on M. I, 429); Vism. 310 (°maya). (Page 636)

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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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