Anukevatta: 1 definition
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Anukevatta 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 NamesA brahmin, clever in stratagem.
He was used by Mahosadha to defeat Culani Brahmadatta when the latter laid siege to Videha.
Anukevatta pretended to be a traitor to his own people, and having won Brahmadattas confidence, persuaded him to raise the siege and go back. J.vi.406-9.
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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