Vasavatti, Vasavattī: 2 definitions
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Vasavatti 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. Vasavatti. A name given to Mara (q.v.). E.g., J.i.63, 232; iii.309; MA.ii.538, etc.
2. Vasavatti. One of the palaces of Padumuttara Buddha before his Renunciation. Bu.xi.20.
3. Vasavatti. A devaputta, king of the devas of the Parinimmita vassavatti world (D.i.219). Because of his generosity and virtue practised in past births, he surpasses the devas of his world in ten things: divine life, beauty, happiness, pomp and power, divine shapes, sounds, perfumes, tastes and touch (A.iv.243). Mara also rules over a part of this world, but more as a recalcitrant vassal. MA.i.28.
4. Vasavatti. An epithet of Maha Brahma: Sabbam janam vase vattemi. DA.i.111.
5. Vasavatti. King of Pupphavati, father of Candakumara. For his story see the Khandahala Jataka. J.vi.131ff.
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 Dictionaryvasavattī : (adj.) wielding power; dominating.
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: Vasavatti Sutta, Vasavattin.
Ends with: Paranimmita Vasavatti, Tavacavatti.
Full-text: Abhayankara, Vasavatti Sutta, Mararaja, Upaseni, Devaputta, Kamadhatu, Mudita, Deva, Padumuttara, Ekaraja, Kali, Brahma.
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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Buddha Chronicle 10: Padumuttara Buddhavaṃsa < [Chapter 9 - The chronicle of twenty-four Buddhas]
Part 6 - Realization of the Three Knowledges: Pu, Di, Ā < [Chapter 7 - The Attainment of Buddhahood]
Part 5 - Vanquishing Vasavatti Mara (Devaputta Mara) < [Chapter 7 - The Attainment of Buddhahood]
The Wheel Of The Dhamma Begins To Turn < [Forty-five Years Of Teaching]
The Book of Protection (by Piyadassi Thera)
Discourse 18 - The Great Assembly < [Discourses]
Discourse 17 - Setting In Motion The Wheel Of Truth < [Discourses]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 351-352 - Māra seeks in vain to frighten Rāhula < [Chapter 24 - Taṇhā Vagga (Craving)]
Verse 104-105 - The Story of the Brāhmin Anatthapucchaka < [Chapter 8 - Sahassa Vagga (Thousands)]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Part 2 - How The World Came To An End < [Chapter 11 - Planes Of Existence]
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
Chapter 17 - Cittas Of The Sense-sphere < [Part 2 - Citta]