Sayha: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Sayha 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 Names1. Sayha. A Pacceka Buddha, mentioned in a nominal list. M.iii.70.
2. Sayha. A minister of the king of Benares, identified with Sariputta. See the Sayha Jataka.
3. Sayha. A counsellor of Brahmadatta, king of Benares. He is identified with Sariputta. See the Lomasa Kassapa Jataka.
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarysayha : (adj.) bearable; able to endure.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySayha, see sahati. (Page 697)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Sayha Jataka, Sayhaka Sutta.
Ends with: Asayha, Pasayha, Visayha.
Full-text: Sahati, Asayha, Sayha Jataka, Lomasakassapa Jataka.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Sayha; (plurals include: Sayhas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
The Life of Sariputta (by Nyanaponika Thera)
The Book of Protection (by Piyadassi Thera)
Discourse 16 - The Discourse At Isigili < [Discourses]