Santhava Jataka, Santhava-jātaka: 2 definitions
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Santhava 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 a brahmin, and, when he grew up, he lived in a hermitage in the forest, tending his birth fire (jataggi). One day, having received a present of rice and ghee, he took it home, made his fire blaze up, and put the rice into the fire. The flames rose up and burnt his hut. Deciding that the company of the wicked was dangerous, he put out the fire and went up into the mountains. There he saw a hind licking the faces of a lion, a tiger, and a panther. Nothing is better than good friends thought the Bodhisatta.
The story was related to show the uselessness of tending the sacred fire. J.ii.41f.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Jataka, Santhava.
Full-text: Aggi Bhagava.
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The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 162: Santhava-jātaka < [Book II - Dukanipāta]