Araha Sutta: 1 definition

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Araha Sutta 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

1. Araha Sutta - Preached at Savatthi to Radha. A monk who sees, in their true nature, the coming to pass and the passing away, the satisfaction of, misery in, and escape from, the five groups of grasping, is called an arahant. S.iii.193.

2. Araha Sutta - Same as above, the six sense faculties being substituted for the five groups of grasping. S.v.205.

3. Araha Sutta - Same as above, the five indriyas (controlling faculties) being substituted for groups of grasping. S.v.208.

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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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