Devamantiya: 1 definition
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Devamantiya 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)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesOne of the nobles of King Milinda.
He it was who took the king to Nagasena and who was asked to invite Nagasena to the palace (Mil.22f.29).
The name is considered to be a corruption of the Greek Demetrius (Mil. Trans.vol.i.p.xix, etc.).
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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