Bhedana (nt.) [fr. bhid, as in Caus. bhedeti] 1. breaking (open), in puṭa˚ breaking of the seed -- boxes (of the Pāṭali plant), idiomatic for "merchandise" Miln 1. See under puṭa. -- 2. (fig.) breach, division, destruction A iv.247; Dh 138; Bu ii.7; J i.467 (mittabhāva˚).

 -- dhamma subject to destruction, fragile, perishable A iv.386; J i.146, 392; ThA 254. -- saŋvattanika leading to division or dissension Vin iii.173.