Jotirasa, Joti-rasa: 2 definitions
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Jotirasa 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 NamesAn ascetic living near Kancanapabbata, and a friend of Vessavana. He lived in a hut called Kancanapatti, and Vessavana daily sent him four mangoes from his tree (Abbhantaramba), some of which he gave to a parrot, as related in the Abbhantara Jataka (q.v.).
He is identified with Sariputta. J.ii.400.
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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryJotirasa refers to: a certain jewel (wishing stone) VvA. 111, 339; DhA. I, 198; Miln. 118;
Note: jotirasa is a Pali compound consisting of the words joti and rasa.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Kancanapatti, Jyotika, Abbhantara Jataka, Kancanapabbata.
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Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on internal preface (abbhantara-nidāna) < [Chapter 1 - Buddhavagga (Buddha section)]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 281: Abbhantara-jātaka < [Book III - Tika-Nipāta]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 11 - Dependent Origination: Paṭiccasamuppāda < [Chapter 42 - The Dhamma Ratanā]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter XXXII - The Kuśa-jātaka < [Volume II]