Ghata Jataka, Ghata-jātaka: 2 definitions
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names1. 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.
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: Ghata, Jataka.
Ends with: Bhadraghata Jataka.
Full-text: Vanka, Rohineyya, Asitanjana, Asitanjananagara, Vasudeva, Sagara, Ekaraja, Madhura.
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A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 2 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 12 - Viṣṇu, Vasudeva and Kṛṣṇa < [Chapter XIV - The Philosophy of the Bhagavad-gītā]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 355: Ghata-jātaka < [Volume 3]
Jataka 530: Saṃkicca-jātaka < [Volume 5]
Jataka 454: Ghata-jātaka < [Volume 4]
Settlement in Early Historic Ganga Plain (by Chirantani Das)
Part 16 - Vārāṇasī from proto historic to historic context < [Chapter VI - Vārāṇasī: Emergence of the Urban Centre and Seat of Administration]