Dhanapala Gajjita, Dhanapāla-gajjita: 1 definition
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Dhanapala Gajjita 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 NamesMentioned (E.g., J.iii.293) in reference to the subjugation of the elephant Dhanapala by the Buddha. Gajjita is probably the name given to the stanzas spoken by the Buddha to the elephant on that occasion (Ma kunjara, nagam asado, etc.). See J.v.336.
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).
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