Jatimanta, Jātimanta: 1 definition
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Jatimanta 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 NamesA brahmin of Vettavati. Matanga incurred his wrath by throwing his toothpick so that it fell into the river and stuck in Jatimantas hair. The latter therefore cursed Matanga that his head should split in seven. Matanga stopped the sun from rising till Jatimanta was forced to ask his pardon. J.iv.388f; in SA. (ii.176f.) the reason given for the curse was that Matanga happened to tread on Jatimantas head.
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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Full-text: Jatimant, Vettavati, Matanga Jataka.
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