Anta Jataka, Anta-jātaka: 2 definitions
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Anta Jataka 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesPreached at Veluvana regarding Devadatta and Kokalika, who were going about singing each others praises in order to obtain followers.
The story of the past is of a jackal who was eating the carcase of a bull. A crow, seeing him, flattered him, hoping to get some of the flesh.
The jackal and the crow were Devadatta and Kokalika respectively (J.ii.440-1).
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Jataka, Anta.
Ends with: Asatamanta Jataka, Chaddanta Jataka, Giridanta Jataka, Visavanta Jataka.
Full-text: Jambukhadaka Jataka.
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The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 295: Anta-jātaka < [Book III - Tika-Nipāta]