In Buddhism

Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Sirikalakanni Jataka (No.192). Another name for the Sirikala kannipanha (q.v.).

2. Sirikalakanni Jataka (No.382). The Bodhisatta was once a merchant of Benares, and, because his household observed the rules of piety, he came to be called Suciparivara (pure household). He kept an unused couch and bed for anyone who might come to his house and was purer than himself. One day Kalakanni, daughter of Virupakka and Siri, Dhataratthas daughter, went to bathe in Anotatta, and a quarrel arose as to which should bathe first. As neither the Four Regent Gods nor Sakka were willing to decide, they referred the two goddesses to Suciparivara. Kalakanni first appeared before him in blue raiment and jewels, and, on being asked what were her qualities, she told him, and was asked to vanish from his sight. Then came Siri, diffusing yellow radiance, and the Bodhisatta, discovering her identity and her virtues, welcomed her and offered her his unused couch. Thus was the dispute settled. The bed used by Siri came to be called Sirisaya, hence the origin of Sirisayana.

Siri is identified with Uppalavanna. J.iii. 257-64.

context information

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.

Full-text: Suciparivara, Lakkhi, Siri.

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