Lubbhati, 2 Definition(s)
Introduction
Lubbhati 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
Pali
Lubbhati, (Vedic lubhyate, lubh, cp. Lat. lubet & libet it pleases, libido longing; Goth. liufs=Ger. lieb & lob; E. love, etc.—Dhtp 434: lobhe) to be lustful or greedy, to covet, long for, desire It. 84 (lobhaneyye na lubbhati); Vism. 465, 468.—ger. lubbha (?) in olubbha is to be referred to lamb rather than lubh. A grd. formation in lobhaneyya or lobhanīya (q. v.).—pp. luddha. (Page 585)
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionarylubbhati : (lubh + ya) is greedy; covets.
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary
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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| Lubbhi | lubbhi : (aor. of lubbhati) was greedy; coveted. |
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