Danapati, Dānapati, Dana-pati: 13 definitions
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Danapati means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraDānapati (दानपति, “patron”) is of two kinds (rich and poor), according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter 36.—Accordingly, “there are two types of patrons (dānapati): the poor (daridra) and the rich (āḍhya). The poor dānapati is rewarded for his homage (vandana), his signs of respect (satkāra) and his eagerness toward the Community (saṃgha). The rich dānapati is rewarded, not only for his homage, his signs of respect and his eagerness toward the Community, but also for his gifts in kind. This is why he Community is ‘the best field of merit of the world’”
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara SamadhiDānapati (दानपति) refers to the “beneficent (patron)” [i.e., dānapati yajamānasya amuka], according to the Guru Mandala Worship (maṇḍalārcana) ritual often performed in combination with the Cakrasaṃvara Samādhi, which refers to the primary pūjā and sādhanā practice of Newah Mahāyāna-Vajrayāna Buddhists in Nepal.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryDānapati.—(EI 28, 30; HD), one who gives a gift; one who dedicates the images of a deity (especially as the result of a previous vow); probably, also an official designation; see Horamurta (CII 2-1), Dānādhikārin. Note: dānapati is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarydānapati : (m.) master in liberality.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryDānapati—“lord of alms, ” master in liberality, a liberal donor (def. by Bdhgh as: yaṃ dānaṃ deti tassa pati hutvā deti na dāso na sahāyo DA.I, 298) D.I, 137 (+saddho & dāyako, as one of the qualifications of a good king); A.III, 39; IV, 79 sq. (+saddho); Sn.487; Pv.I, 114 (+amaccharin); J.I, 199; Miln.279 sq.; Sdhp.275, 303;
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Dānapati refers to: “lord of alms, ” master in liberality, a liberal donor (def. by Bdhgh as: yaṃ dānaṃ deti tassa pati hutvā deti na dāso na sahāyo DA.I, 298) D.I, 137 (+saddho & dāyako, as one of the qualifications of a good king); A.III, 39; IV, 79 sq. (+saddho); Sn.487; Pv.I, 114 (+amaccharin); J.I, 199; Miln.279 sq.; Sdhp.275, 303;
Note: dānapati is a Pali compound consisting of the words dāna and pati.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryDānapati (दानपति).—
1) an exceedingly liberal man.
2) Akrūra, a friend of Kṛṣṇa; Bhāgavata 1.36.29.
Derivable forms: dānapatiḥ (दानपतिः).
Dānapati is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms dāna and pati (पति).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryDānapati (दानपति).—m.
(-tiḥ) 1. A liberal or munificent man. 2. A name of Akrura, the kinsman of Krishna. E. dāna giving, and pati eminent.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryDānapati (दानपति).—m. a liberal man, [Sāvitryupākhyāna] 1, 3.
Dānapati is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms dāna and pati (पति).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryDānapati (दानपति).—[masculine] a very liberal man (lit. master of liberality).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Dānapati (दानपति):—[=dāna-pati] [from dāna > dā] m. ‘liberality-lord’, munificent man, [Mahābhārata; Rāmāyaṇa]
2) [v.s. ...] Name of A-krūra, [Mahābhārata; Harivaṃśa]
3) [v.s. ...] of a Daitya, [Harivaṃśa]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryDānapati (दानपति):—[dāna-pati] (tiḥ) 2. m. A liberal or munificent man.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Dana, Pati, Tana.
Ends with: Mahadanapati.
Full-text: Mahadanapati, Danashura, Danavira, Horamurta, Yajamana, Rampur, Patrajnana, Sampraharshana, Adyamahadana, Bindu, Nimitta.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
III.3. Community, the best field of merit < [III. Recollection of the community (saṃgānusmṛti)]
The Dānapati who excluded the Śrāmaṇeras from his invitation < [III. Recollection of the community (saṃgānusmṛti)]
The Gośṛṅgasūtra < [III. Recollection of the community (saṃgānusmṛti)]
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Jain Remains of Ancient Bengal (by Shubha Majumder)
Jainism in ancient Bengal during the early medieval period < [Chapter 3 - Historical Background of Jainism in Ancient Bengal]
Archaeological sites in Purulia District < [Chapter 4 - Distribution of Sites Yielding Jaina Remains]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
A Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms (by Fa-Hien)
Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra
Chapter XXIII - On Pure Actions (c) < [Section Four]
Chapter VIII - On the Four Dependables < [Section One]
Chapter V - On the Adamantine Body < [Section One]