Migajala, Migajāla: 1 definition
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Migajala 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 NamesMigajala Thera. Son of Visakha. Having heard the Dhamma during his frequent visits to the vihara, he entered the Order and in due time became an Arahant. (Thag. 417-22; ThagA.i.452f).
The Samyutta Nikaya (S.iv.35f ) contains two discussions which he had with the Buddha; the second was a teaching in brief which he learned before going to the forest to live in solitude prior to his attainment of arahantship.
Migajala Vagga. The second chapter of the Salayatana Samyutta. S.iv.35-83.
Migajala Sutta. Migajala visits the Buddha and asks for a brief teaching before going to live in the forest. The Buddha tells him how lure arises from various objects of the senses and how the destruction of this lure means the destruction of dukkha. Migajala profits by the lesson and, contemplating it, becomes an Arahant. S.iv.37f
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: Migajalena Sutta.
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