Katatta: 2 definitions
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Katatta 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 Dictionarykatatta : (nt.) the doing of; the fact of having done.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryKatatta, (nt.) (abstr. fr. kata, cp. Sk. kṛtatvaṃ) the doing of, performance of, only in Abl. katattā D. II, 213; A. I, 56; J. III, 128; Dhs. 431, 654; SnA 356; DhA. III, 154; IV, 142. Used adverbially in meaning of “owing to, on account of” Miln. 275; DhsA. 262; Mhvs 3, 40. —akatattā through non-performance of, in absence or in default of A. I. 56; PvA. 69, 154. (Page 182)
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: Katatta Kamma, Katattanmai, Katattasu.
Ends with: Akatatta, Pakatatta, Vyakatatta.
Full-text: Four Kammas, Bahuli.
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A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada (by Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw)
Chapter 9 - Four Kinds Of Kamma < [Part 8]
What Kamma is (by Sayadaw U Thittila)
Conditions (by Nina van Gorkom)
Chapter III - Categories Of Form Under Triple Aspects < [Book II - Form]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Factor 8 - Dosa (hatred) < [Chapter 2 - On akusala cetasikas (unwholesome mental factors)]