In Buddhism

Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

A seaport. Thither came a man, saved from a wreck, without any clothes, who set up as a naked ascetic and became known by the name of Karambiya (v.l. Karamhiya). Among his followers was a Naga king, Pandara, and also a Garuda king. At the latters request, he persuaded Pandara to tell him how the Nagas escaped destruction by the Garudas, and later he divulged the secret to the Garuda king. The ascetics treachery was discovered, and when he swore his innocence his head split in seven and he was dragged to Avici.

The story is given in the Pandara Jataka (J.v.75ff), and is referred to in the Milindapanha (p.201).

context information

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

Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Karaṃbiya (करंबिय) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Karambita.

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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)

Full-text: Karambhiya, Karambita, Garula.

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