Gagga: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Gagga means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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 Names1. Gagga - A monk. He became insane, and in this condition did many things unworthy of a monk. When his colleagues blamed him, the Buddha interceded on his behalf and suggested that he be given absolution for his offences, in view of his insanity. The monks acted according to the Buddhas advice. Vin.i.123; ii.80f.
2. Gagga - A brahmin, father of Angulimala (M.ii.102). Gagga, whose wife was Mantani, was chaplain to the king of Kosala (MA.ii.743). Gagga may have been a gotta name. Thus when, after his ordination, Angulimala is introduced to Pasenadi, the latter addresses him as Gagga Mantaniputta. M.ii.102.
3. Gagga - A brahmin, father of the Bodhisatta in the Gagga Jataka (q.v.).
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Gagga (गग्ग) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Garga.
2) Gagga (गग्ग) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Garga.
3) Gagga (गग्ग) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Gārgya.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusGagga (ಗಗ್ಗ):—
1) [noun] a member of a people or group with a civilization regarded as primitive, savage, etc.
2) [noun] a tough, violent or brutal man.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+7): Gagga Jataka, Gaggaligama, Gagganata, Gaggar vurmi, Gaggar wurmii, Gaggar yurmi, Gaggar yursmit, Gaggara, Gaggara Sutta, Gaggaradani, Gaggaragejje, Gaggaragolu, Gaggaraka, Gaggarasvana, Gaggaravaliya Angana, Gaggaravare, Gaggaravidu, Gaggarayati, Gaggari, Gaggarighamte.
Ends with: Anovagagga.
Full-text: Garga, Gargya, Mantani, Gagga Jataka, Angulimala.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Gagga; (plurals include: Gaggas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
Agreement for the mad < [2. Observance (Uposatha)]
Verdict by former madness < [14. Settlements (Samatha)]
Seeing a blameworthy person < [2. Observance (Uposatha)]
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 4, Chapter 5 < [Khandaka 4 - The Settlement of Disputes among the Fraternity]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 5, Chapter 33 < [Khandaka 5 - On the Daily Life of the Bhikkhus]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 155: Gagga-jātaka < [Book II - Dukanipāta]
The Buddha and His Disciples (by Venerable S. Dhammika)
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Appendix 3.1 - Sneezing Salutations < [Appendices]