Munika Jataka, Munika-jātaka: 1 definition
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Munika 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 NamesThe Bodhisatta was once an ox, called Mahalohita, in a householders family, where his brother Cullalohita and he did all the work. When their masters daughter was about to be married, a pig, named Munika, was brought and fattened on all kinds of luxuries. Cullalohita protested to his brother, but the latter warned him of Munikas fate. And soon after Munika was killed and eaten.
The origin of the story is the same as that of the Culla Naradakassapa Jataka. The passion tost monk was Munika, and Ananda the younger ox. J.i.196ff.
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: Munika, Jataka.
Full-text: Munika, Mahalohita, Culla Lohita.
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