Vissajjana: 2 definitions
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Vissajjana 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 Dictionaryvissajjana : (nt.) bestowing; sending off; discharging; an answer; expenditure.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryVissajjana, (nt.) & °ā (f.) (fr. vissajjeti) 1. giving out, bestowing Nd1 262 (dhana°).—2. sending off, discharging J. I, 239 (nāvā° putting off to sea).—3. answer, reply Vism. 6, 84; often in combination pucchā° question and answer, e.g. Mhvs 4, 54; PvA. 2. (Page 641)
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: Vissajjanaka.
Ends with: Panhavissajjana.
Full-text: Vissajjanaka, Onojana.
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