Mahaggata: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Mahaggata 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: Journey to Nibbana: Patthana DhamaSee Mahaggata Cittas
Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrineslit., 'grown great', i.e. 'developed', exalted, supernormal. As mahaggata-citta, it is the state of 'developed consciousness', attained in the fine-material and immaterial absorptions (s. jhāna); it is mentioned in the mind-contemplation of the Satipatthāna Sutta (M. 10). -
As mahaggatārammana, it is the 'developed mental object' of those absorptions and is mentioned in the 'object triad' of the Abhidhamma schedule and Dhs. (s. Guide, p. 6).
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 Dictionarymahaggata : (adj.) become great; lofty.
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)
Starts with: Mahaggata Citta.
Full-text: Supernormal, Mahaggata Citta, Aggata, Mahamgata.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Mahaggata; (plurals include: Mahaggatas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Sublime Consciousness < [Chapter II - Mental States]
Rootless Consciousness < [Chapter II - Mental States]
Formless-Sphere Consciousness < [Chapter I - Different Types of Consciousness]
Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
1.3.3. Cittānupassanā–Contemplation of the Mind < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part III - Suññata Vagga < [(c) Uparipannasa Pali]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 33-34 - The Story of Venerable Meghiya < [Chapter 3 - Citta Vagga (Mind)]
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
Chapter 18 - Planes Of Existence < [Part 2 - Citta]
Appendix 2 - To Cetasika < [Appendix]
Chapter 20 - Associated Dhammas < [Part 2 - Citta]