Makkata Jataka, Makkaṭa-jātaka: 1 definition
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Makkata Jataka 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 NamesOnce the Bodhisatta was a learned brahmin of Kasi, and, when his wife died, he retired with his son to the Himalaya, where they lived the ascetic life. One day during a heavy shower of rain, a monkey, wishing to gain admission to the ascetics hut, put on the bark dress of a dead ascetic and stood outside the door. The son wished to admit him, but the Bodhisatta recognised the monkey and drove him a way. The boy is identified with Rahula (J.ii.68 f).
The circumstances in which the story was related are given in the Uddala Jataka (q.v.).
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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Partial matches: Jataka, Makkata.
Ends with: Dutiyamakkata Jataka.
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The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 174: Dūbhiya-Makkaṭa-jātaka < [Book II - Dukanipāta]
Jataka 173: Makkaṭa-jātaka < [Book II - Dukanipāta]