Asitanjana, Asitañjana: 2 definitions
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Asitanjana means something in Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. 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 city in the Kamsa district in Uttarapatha and capital of King Mahakamsa and the Andhakavenhudasaputta (J.iv.79; PvA.111).
It was also the birthplace of the two merchants Tapassu and Bhalluka. AA.i.207.
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).
India history and geography
Source: Ancient Buddhist Texts: Geography of Early BuddhismAsitañjana (असितञ्जन) or Asitañjananagara is the name of a city (nagara) situated in Uttarāpatha (Northern District) of ancient India, as recorded in the Pāli Buddhist texts (detailing the geography of ancient India as it was known in to Early Buddhism).—In the Ghata Jātaka we are told that a king named Mahākaṃsa reigned in Uttarāpatha, in the Kaṃsa district, in the city of Asitañjana which, however, is difficult to be identified.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Starts with: Asitanjananagara.
Full-text: Kamsabhoga, Maha Kamsa, Asitanjananagara, Upakamsa, Nigama, Devagabbha, Bhallika, Kamsa, Uttarapatha, Tapassu, Andhakavenhu Putta.
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Stupas in Orissa (Study) (by Meenakshi Chauley)
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
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