Posavanika, Posāvanika: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Posavanika 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryposāvanika : (nt.) fee for bringing somebody up; allowance; sustenance.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryPosāvanika, & °ya (adj. -nt.) (fr. posāvana=posāpana of Caus. posāpeti) 1. (adj.) to be brought up, being reared, fed Vin. I, 272; J. III, 134, 432.—°iya DhA. III, 35; J. III, 35; J. III, 429 (&°iyaka).—2. (nt.) fee for bringing somebody up, allowance, money for food, sustenance J. II, 289; DhA. IV, 40; VvA. 158 (°mūla).—°iya J. I, 191. (Page 475)
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)
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Posavanika, Posāvanika; (plurals include: Posavanikas, Posāvanikas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
The story of the merchant’s wife < [8. Robes (Cīvara)]