Sadhina Jataka, Sādhīna-jātaka: 1 definition
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesThe Bodhisatta was once born as Sadhina, king of Mithila. He built six alms halls and spent daily six hundred thousand pieces on alms. He lived a good life, and his subjects followed his example. In the assembly of the Devas his praises were spoken, and various Devas wished to see him. So Sakka sent Matali, with his chariot, to fetch Sadhina to Tavatimsa. When he arrived, Sakka gave him half his kingdom and his luxuries. For seven hundred years, in human reckoning, Sadhina ruled in heaven, and then he became dissatisfied and returned to his royal park on earth. The park keeper brought news of his arrival to Narada, the reigning king, seventh in direct descent from Sadhina. Narada arrived, paid homage to Sadhina, and offered him the kingdom. But Satdhina refused it, saying that all he wished was to distribute alms for seven days. Narada arranged a vast largesse for distribution. For seven days Sadhina gave alms, and on the seventh day he died and was born in Tavatimsa. The story was related to lay disciples to show them the importance of keeping the fast day.
Ananda is identified with Narada and Anuruddha with Sakka (J.iv.355 60).
Sadhina was one of the four human beings who went to Tavatimsa while in their human body. Mil.115, 271; MA.ii.738.
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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