Visattika, Visattikā: 2 definitions
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Visattika 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 Dictionaryvisattikā : (f.) attachment; craving.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryVisattikā, (f.) (visatta+ikā, abstr. formation) clinging to, adhering, attachment (to=Loc.), sinful bent, lust, desire.—It is almost invariably found as a syn. of taṇhā. P. Commentators explain it with ref. either to visaṭa (diffused), or to visa (poison). These are of course only exegetical edifying etymologies. Cp. Dhs. translation § 1059; Expositor II. 468: Brethren 213 n. 3, K. S. I. 2, n. 6, and the varied exegesis of the term in the Niddesas. ‹-› S. I, 1, 24, 35, 107, 110; A. II, 211; IV, 434; Sn. 333, 768, 857, 1053 sq.; Th. 1, 519; Nd1 8 sq. 247; Nd2 598; DhA. III, 198; IV, 43; DhsA. 364; Nett 24; Dhs. 1059. (Page 639)
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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Full-text: Vishaktika, Visata, Tanha, Loka.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Visattika, Visattikā; (plurals include: Visattikas, Visattikās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 179-180 - The Story of the Three Daughters of Māra < [Chapter 14 - Buddha Vagga (The Buddha)]
Verse 334-337 - The Story of the Past: The Insolent Monk < [Chapter 24 - Taṇhā Vagga (Craving)]
Chapter II - The Group On Cause < [Part I]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 5 - The Week at Ajapāla Banyan Tree < [Chapter 8 - The Buddha’s stay at the Seven Places]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 2 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 8 - The Ethics of the Gītā and the Buddhist Ethics < [Chapter XIV - The Philosophy of the Bhagavad-gītā]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter X - The Buddha’s Visit to Kapilavastu < [Volume III]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Introduction (commentary on the first stanza) < [Commentary on biography of Silent Buddhas (Paccekabuddha)]