Janasandha: 1 definition

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Janasandha 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)

[«previous next»] — Janasandha in Theravada glossary
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Janasandha - King of Benares, father of Adasamukha. His servant was Gamanicanda. For their story see the Gamanicanda Jataka (J.ii.297ff ); Janasandha is also referred to as Dasaratha (E.g., p.299). He was called Janasandha because he won the hearts of men by four ways of kindness (catuhi sangahavatthuhi sandahanato). J.ii.299.

2. Janasandha - A khattiya, father of Tissa Buddha (J.i.40; Bu, xviii.16). He seems to have been called also Saccasandha. BuA.188.

3. Janasandha - A title given to Dhananjaya Koravya, king of Kurukkhetta (J.vi.291). The scholiast explains it thus: mittaganthanena mittajanassa santhanakaro.

4. Janasandha - Son of Brahmadatta and king of Benares; an incarnation of the Bodhisatta. See Janasandha Jataka.

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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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