Chalangakumara, Chalaṅgakumāra, Chaḷaṅgakumāra, Chalianga-kumara: 1 definition
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Chalangakumara 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)
A general sent by the king of Benares to instruct Elakamara in the art of war; afterwards he became Elakamaras commander in chief. Elakamaras wife misconducted herself with Chalangakumara and also with his attendant Dhanantevasi. Kunala said it was he who was Chalangakumara and that, therefore, he was an incarnation of the Buddha. J.v.425, 430.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Kumara.
Starts with: Chalangakumarasenapati.
Full-text: Chalangakumarasenapati, Dhanantevasi, Kurangavi, Elakamara, Kunala-jataka.
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