Namasiddhi Jataka, Nāmasiddhi-jataka: 1 definition
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Namasiddhi 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 famous teacher of Takkasila, and among his pupils was one named Papaka. He, wishing for a less ill omened name, consulted his teacher. The Bodhisatta suggested that Papaka should travel and find a suitable name. He came back a wiser man, for he discovered that Jivakas died and that Dhanapalis grovelled in poverty the name signified nothing.
The story was related in reference to a monk called Papaka who wished to change his name. The two are identical. J.i.401ff.
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.
Full-text: Papaka.
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