Herannakani: 1 definition
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Herannakani 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 NamesHe was the son of an official of the king of Kosala who turned bandit. On his fathers death he succeeded to his place. He was present when the Buddha accepted Jetavana, and, filled with wonder, he entered the Order, where he soon attained arahantship. Later he persuaded his brother too, with some difficulty, to become a monk.
In the time of Padumuttara Buddha he was a labourer (bhataka), and seeing the Buddhas disciple, Sujata, looking for rags for his robe, gave him half a garment (Thag.vs.145-6; ThagA.i.266f).
He is evidently identical with Upaddhadussadayaka of the Apadana. Ap.ii.435f.
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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Full-text: Cula Gavaccha, Sujata.
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