Madhupindika, Madhupiṇḍikā, Madhu-pindika: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Madhupindika 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 arahant. In the time of Siddhartha Buddha he was a hunter, and, meeting the Buddha in the forest, he offered him a honey cake, when he rose from samadhi.
Thirty four kappas ago he was king four times under the name of Sudassana, and at his birth showers of honey fell. Ap.i.136f.
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: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarymadhupiṇḍikā : (f.) a ball of flour mixed with honey.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryMadhupiṇḍikā refers to: a ball of honey (to eat), honey-food, a meal with honey Vin. I, 4; M. I, 114.
Note: madhupiṇḍikā is a Pali compound consisting of the words madhu and piṇḍikā.
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)
Partial matches: Madhu, Pindika, Matu.
Starts with: Madhupindika Sutta.
Full-text: Kaccana Peyyala, Mahavana, Kathavatthu, Niddesa, Madhupindika Sutta, Kaccana, Nagita, Papanca, Sudassana.
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