Asurinda, Asura-inda: 2 definitions
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Asurinda 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: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryasurinda : (m.) the king of Asuras.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAsurinda refers to: Chief or king of the Titans. Several Asuras are accredited with the rôle of leaders, most commonly Vepacitti (S. I, 222; IV, 201 sq.) and Rāhu (A. II, 17, 53; III, 243). Besides these we find Pahārāda (gloss Mahābhadda) at A. IV, 197.
Note: asurinda is a Pali compound consisting of the words asura and inda.
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: Asurinda Sutta, Asurindaka Bharadvaja.
Full-text: Attho Sutta, Asurinda Sutta, Candima, Asurindaka Bharadvaja, Asura, Shambara, Inda, Rahu.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Asurinda, Asura-inda; (plurals include: Asurindas, indas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 8 - The Legend of Rāhu and Candima (god of the moon) < [Chapter XV - The Arrival of the Bodhisattvas of the Ten Directions]
Act 10.10: Śākyamuni gazes upon the immense assembly gathered before him < [Chapter XV - The Arrival of the Bodhisattvas of the Ten Directions]
IV. How do we know that the Buddha is fearless? < [Part 1 - The four fearlessnesses of the Buddha according to the Abhidharma]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Chapter 6 - Reflections On Perfections < [Volume 1.1]
Part 1 - Story of King Ajātasattu < [Chapter 37 - Story of King Ajātasattu]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary one Biography of the thera Rāhula < [Chapter 2 - Sīhāsaniyavagga (lion-throne section)]