Anjanadevi, Añjanadevi: 1 definition

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Anjanadevi 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

Daughter of Devagabbha and Upasagara.

When her ten younger brothers, the Andhakavenhuputta, had conquered all Jambudipa and were living at Dvaravati, they divided the kingdom into ten, forgetting their sister.

Ankura, however, gave her his share and went into business. Later when all the members of her family, except Ankura, perished, she escaped destruction. J.iv.80, 84, 88, 89; PvA.111-12.

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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).

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