Hatthipura, Hatthi-pura: 3 definitions
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Hatthipura means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA city founded by the eldest son of Apacara, king of Ceti (J.iii.460). Later, thirty six kings of the dynasty of Mahasammata, sons and grandsons of a king named Brahmadatta, reigned in Hatthipura, the last king being Kambalavasabha. Dpv.iii.18; MT. 127, 130.
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).
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: BuddhismHatthipura (हत्थिपुर) is the name of an ancient city found by the son of Brahmadatta: an ancient king from the Solar dynasty (sūryavaṃśa) and a descendant of Mahāsaṃmata, according to the Mahābuddhavaṃsa or Maha Buddhavamsa (the great chronicle of Buddhas) Anudīpanī chapter 1, compiled by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw. Brahmadatta’s son founded Hatthipura and reigned. He and his descendants in that city were thirty-six. The last of these thirty-six kings was named Kambalavaṃsa.
India history and geography
Source: Ancient Buddhist Texts: Geography of Early BuddhismHatthipura (हत्थिपुर) (possibly identified with Hastinapura, an old town in Mawāna tahsil, Merat) is the name of an ancient locality situated in Majjhimadesa (Middle Country) of ancient India, as recorded in the Pāli Buddhist texts (detailing the geography of ancient India as it was known in to Early Buddhism).—In the Cetiya Jātaka we are told that four sons of the King of Ceti built five cities: Hatthipura, Assapura, Sīhapura, Uttarā Pañcāla, and Daddarapura. Hatthipura was built on the spot where the king’s son saw a white royal elephant. Hatthipura may be taken to represent Hastinapura, traditionally identified with an old town in Mawāna tahsil, Merat.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Pura, Hatthi.
Full-text: Hatthiporika, Assapura, Daddarapura, Kambalavamsa, Brahmadatta, Sihapura, Uttarapancala, Apacara, Kapila.
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Mahavamsa (by Wilhelm Geiger)
A Historical Study of Kaushambi (by Nirja Sharma)
Kaushambi in Ancient Literature < [Chapter 2]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 422: Cetiya-jātaka < [Volume 3]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 7 - A Brief History of the Royal Lineage of the Bodhisatta < [Chapter 1 - The Story of Sataketu Deva, The Future Buddha]