Ghata Jataka, Ghata-jātaka: 2 definitions

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Ghata Jataka 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)

[«previous next»] — Ghata Jataka in Theravada glossary
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Ghata Jataka (No.355) - The story of Ghatakumara (q.v.). It was related in reference to a minister of the Kosala king. He had been the kings favourite, but then, influenced by slanderers, the king cast him into prison, where he entered the First Path. When he was released he visited the Buddha, who told him the Jataka story.

Ananda is identified with King Vanka of the Jataka. J.iii.168ff

2. Ghata Jataka (No.454) - The story of the Andhakavenhudasa putta (q.v.) and of the manner in which Ghatapandita (q.v.) assuaged the grief of his brother, Vasudeva. The introductory story resembles that of the Matthakundali Jataka.

Rohineyya is identified with Ananda and Vasudeva with Sariputta (J.iv.79ff).

This Jataka perhaps influenced the story of Ummadacitta found in the Mahavamsa (ix.13); for its connection with the Harivamsa, see ZDMG.53, 25ff.

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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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