Vipitthi, Vipiṭṭhi: 1 definition
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Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryVipiṭṭhi, (vi+piṭṭhi) in phrase vipiṭṭhi-katvā(na) Sn. 67 & 362, to turn one’s back on (Acc.), to leave behind, to abandon; cp. piṭṭhito karoti. The explanation at Nd2 580 is pahāna etc.; at SnA 119 piṭṭhito katvā. (Page 627)
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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Starts with: Vipitthikatva.
Full-text: Prishthibhavati.
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