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Anupubbi-kathā (feminine) [anupubba + kathā, formation like dhammi-kathā] a gradual instruction, graduated sermon, regulated exposition of the ever higher values of four subjects (dāna-kathā, sīla°, sagga°, magga°) i.e. charity, righteousness, the heavens, and the Path. Buddhaghosa explains the term as anupubbikathā nāma dānānantaraṃ sīlaṃ sīlanantaro saggo saggānantaro maggo ti etesaṃ dīpana-kathā" (Sv I 277). Vin I 15, 18; II 156, 192; D I 110; II 41; M I 379; Ja I 8; Vv-a 66, 197, 208; Sv I 308; Dhp-a I 6; Miln 228. — The spelling is frequently ānupubbikathā (as to lengthening of anu see anu Note (a)), e.g. at D I 110; II 41; M I 379; Ja I 8; Miln 228.
(fem, fem, comp) talk that develops progressively; graduated instruction; systematic talk Construction: anupubbī + kathā
(fem, fem, comp) whole story from the beginning Construction: anupubbī + kathā
(fem, fem, comp) previous history Construction: anupubbī + kathā