Gahapeti, Gāhāpeti: 2 definitions

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Gahapeti 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 Dictionary

gāhāpeti : (caus. of gaṇhāti) causes to take or to be seized.

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Gāhāpeti, (caus. of gaṇhāti) to cause to take; to cause to be seized or fetched; to remove. Aor, gāhāpesi J.I, 53; II, 37; gāhāpayi Pv IV.142.—Ger. gāhāpetvā J.I, 166; II, 127; III, 281; DhA.I, 62 (patta-cīvaraṃ). With double Acc. mahājanaṃ kathaṃ g° made people believe your words J.II, 416; cetake kasā g. made the servants seize their whips J.III, 281. Cp. gaṇhāpeti. (Page 250)

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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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