Vohara, Vohāra: 2 definitions
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Vohara 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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vohāra : (m.) calling; expression; use; trade; jurisprudence; current appellation.
Vohāra, (vi+avahāra) 1. trade, business M. II, 360; Sn. 614 (°ṃ upajīvati); J. I, 495; II, 133, 202; V, 471; PvA. 111, 278.—2. current appellation, common use (of language), popular logic, common way of defining, usage, designation, term, cognomen; (adj.) (-°) so called SnA 383, 466, 483 (laddha° so-called); DA. I, 70; PvA. 56, 231 (laddha° padesa, with the name) VvA. 8, 72 (pāṇo ti vohārato satto), 108 (loka nirūḷhāya samaññāya v.).—ariya-vohāra proper (i.e. Buddhist) mode of speech (opp. anariya° unbuddhist or vulgar, common speech) D. III, 232; A. II, 246; IV, 307; Vin. IV, 2; Vbh. 376, 387. lokiya-vohāra common definition, general way of speech SnA 382. On term see also Dhs. translation § 1306.—3. lawsuit, law, lawful obligation; juridical practice, jurisprudence (cp. vohārika) Sn. 246 (°kūṭa fraudulent lawyer); J. II, 423 (°ṃ sādheti to claim a debt by way of law, or a lawful debt); VI, 229; DhA. III, 12 (°ûpajīvin a lawyer); SnA 289.—4. name of a sea-monster, which gets hold of ships J. V, 259. (Page 652)
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Vohara Desana, Vohara Sutta, Voharanta, Voharapatha Sutta, Voharati.
Full-text (+128): Anenjavohara, Lokavohara, Magadhavohara, Khallatavohara, Anagatavohara, Mancavohara, Anucchavikavohara, Jivitavohara, Kalavohara, Nayavohara, Phalavohara, Rupavohara, Tidandavohara, Ditthivohara, Abbohara, Manavavohara, Rajavohara, Apacuravohara, Bhayuparatavohara, Cetanavohara.
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