Akhilavacana, Akhila-vacana: 1 definition
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Alternative spellings of this word include Akhilavachana.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the GaganagañjaparipṛcchāAkhilavacana (अखिलवचन) refers to “complete words”, according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly, “Then, they [the twenty-four types of pratibhāna—‘eloquence’] are accomplished by means of the following twenty-four preparations (parikarma). What are the twenty-four? [...] (12) he becomes one who has eloquence concerning scriptures, parables, and legends since it is proceeded by offering, worshiping, and honoring; (13) he becomes one who has unassailable eloquence since he never despise the poor, the suffering and the unprotected; (14) he becomes one who has imperishable eloquence on teaching the analysis of words since he applies himself to the dharma of others and gives imperishable treasures; (15) he becomes one whose eloquence is luminous and splendid since he is endowed with the actions of true words, complete words (akhilavacana), and no harsh word; [...]”.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vacana, Akhila.
Full-text: Akhila.
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