Dighajantu, Dīghajantu: 1 definition
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Dighajantu 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)
v.l. Dighajayanta
Chief of Elaras generals. He was slain by Suranimila (Mhv.xxv.54, 62f). Bhalluka was his nephew (Mhv.xxv.76). He offered a red cloth (rattapata) at the Akasacetiya on Sumanagiri. He was born in hell, but the sight of the fires there recalled to him his offering and he was immediately born in heaven (MA.ii.955; AA.i.375).
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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Starts with: Dighajantudamila.
Full-text: Bhalluka, Akasacetiya, Elara, Samantakuta.
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