Pāli Dictionary

jotika

jutrootikasuffix

Part of speech

noun

Root

jut1shine

general

  • flint; tinder-box (a device for kindling fire)

  • a small fire; light, radiance

jotaka

approximate

jutrootakasuffix

via inflected form jotikā · nominative singular · plural / accusative plural / vocative plural

Part of speech

adjective

Root

jut1shine

Synonyms

nīta

general

  • illuminating; making light or clear; explaining, making evident

  • DN 30

    byākaṃsu veyyañjanikā samāgatā, samappatiṭṭhassa na hoti khambhanā, gihissa vā pabbajitassa vā puna, taṃ lakkhaṇaṃ bhavati tadatthajotakaṃ.

  • (grammar) clear, explicit; expressing or marking (a meaning)

Encyclopedia

2 entries

Jotika
Person

  • A treasurer of Rājagaha who became an Arahant, remembered in Buddhist tradition for a chain of past-life acts of generosity toward Pacceka Buddhas that shaped his fortunate rebirths.

Jotika2
Person

  • A householder of Rājagaha, father of Dīghāvu, sent by his son to inform the Buddha of his illness.

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