Kurangavi, Kuraṅgavi: 1 definition
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Kurangavi 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 NamesDaughter of the king of Benares. She fell in love with Elakamara (q.v.) and was ultimately married to him.
She misconducted herself with Chalangakumara and his attendant Dhanantevasi (J.v.429f).
The story of Kurangavi forms one of the tales related by Kunala.
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: Elakamara, Kunala-jataka.
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