"vitarka" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: vitakka [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} vitarka (uncountable)
  1. (Buddhism) The initial application of thought; mental inquiry prior to deeper investigation. Tags: uncountable Coordinate_terms: vicara
    Sense id: en-vitarka-en-noun-pvowLv66 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Buddhism Topics: Buddhism, lifestyle, religion

Alternative forms

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