Yakkhi, Yakkhī: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Yakkhi 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.
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: WikiPedia: BuddhismThe feminine form Yakkha.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryyakkhī : (f.) a demoness.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryYakkhī, (f.) (direct formation fr. yakkha, like petī fr. peta; form older than yakkhinī (?))=yakkhinī S. I, 11; Vin. III, 121; IV, 20; J. IV, 492; Mhvs 7, 26. (Page 546)
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: Yakkhiddhi, Yakkhini, Yakkhinibhava.
Full-text: Yakkhini.
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