Dathasiva, Dāthāsiva: 1 definition

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Dathasiva 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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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Dathasiva - A thera held in high esteem by Aggabodhi I (Cv.xlii.22). Geiger (Cv.Trs.i.67, n.8) thinks he probably held some sort of position in the kings court, corresponding to that of a purohita.

2. Dathasiva - Minister of Jetthatissa III. He was captured by the forces of Aggabodhi III. at Mayetti, but later regained his freedom and was sent by Jetthatissa to India to cut off Aggabodhis rearward communications. When Jetthatissa committed suicide and Aggabodhi was once more king, Dathasiva returned to Ceylon, defeated Aggabodhi and became king as Dathopatissa. But his reign was insecure and he was constantly having to flee. He was very rapacious and plundered the temples. Later, to make amends, he built the Sakavatthu vihara and restored the Thuparama. In the end he fled to India from Kassapa II., but returned later and fought a battle in which he was killed (Cv.xliv.128ff). He had a nephew, Hatthadatha (Cv.xliv.155), who became known as Bhagineyya Dathopatissa. The prince Bodhi and the princess Lokita were descendants of Dathopatissa (Cv.lvii.40).

3. Dathasiva. A thera, resident of Nagasala; he was very learned and held in great esteem by Aggabodhi IV (Cv.xlvi.6).

4. Dathasiva - Uparaja of Aggabodhi IV. He was captured and imprisoned by Potthakuttha. Cv.xlvi.40.

5. Dathasiva - An adipada, ruler of Rohana. His son was Mahinda, who quarrelled with him and, with the kings help, drove him to India and took possession of Rohana. Cv.xlix.10.

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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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