Aggika: 1 definition
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Aggika 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.
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Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAggika, (adj.) (aggi + ka) one who worships the fire Vin.I, 71.(jaṭilaka); D.II, 339.sq. (jaṭila); S.I, 166.(brāhmaṇa). (Page 5)
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: Aggika Bharadvaja, Aggika Bharadvaja Sutta, Aggika Jataka, Aggika Sutta.
Ends with: Jaggika, Laggika, Maggika, Niraggika, Sovaggika, Uddhaggika, Ujjhaggika.
Full-text: Aggika Bharadvaja, Aggika Sutta, Agneya.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Aggika; (plurals include: Aggikas). 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)
Jataka 129: Aggika-jātaka < [Book I - Ekanipāta]
Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh (early history) (by Prakash Narayan)
Parents and Sons < [Chapter 4 - Social Process, Structures and Reformations]
Buddhist Monastic Discipline (by Jotiya Dhirasekera)