Gavesi, Gavesī: 3 definitions
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Gavesi 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 NamesA follower of Kassapa Buddha. Five hundred others were associated with him, and at first their spiritual life was poor. Gavesi, realising this, put forth effort and, step by step, attained greater proficiency until, at last, he became an arahant. His followers imitated him in every step of his spiritual advancement, and they, too, became arahants.
The Buddha related this story to Ananda during a tour in Kosala. They came to a sala grove and there the Buddha smiled; when asked the reason for his smile, he replied that the grove was the scene of Gavesis practice of the religious life. A.iii.214ff.
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
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarygavesi : (aor. of gavesati) sought; searched for; strove after. || gavesī (m.), one who seeks.
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryGavesi (गवेसि) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Gaveṣin.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Gavesi Sutta, Gavesia, Gavesin, Gavesita, Gavesitva, Gavesiya.
Ends with: Chiddagavesi, Otaragavesi, Paragavesi, Randhagavesi, Saragavesi, Sucigavesi.
Full-text: Gavesi Sutta, Gavesin, Gavesati, Vicinati.
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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Brahmacariya-Pañcama Sīla < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]