Vitthata: 2 definitions
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Vitthata 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 Dictionaryvitthata : (pp. of vittharati) extended; wide; spread out.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary1) Vitthata, 2 (pp. of vitthāyati (?). A difficult form!) perplexed, confused, hesitating Miln. 36 (bhīta+). Ed. Müller, P. Gr. 102 considers it as pp. of vi+tras to tremble, together with vitthāyati & vitthāyi. (Page 621)
2) Vitthata, 1 (pp. of vi+stṛ) 1. extended, spread out, wide M. I. 178; Vin. I, 297; J. V, 319; Miln. 311; SnA 214; PvA. 68 (doubtful!).—2. wide, spacious (of a robe) Vin. III, 259.—3. flat SnA 301. (Page 621)
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: Vitthata Sutta.
Ends with: Anupavitthata.
Full-text: Vitthata Sutta, Vitata, Ayata, Visata.
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