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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

A Gandhabba, a vassal of the Four Regent Gods. He was present at the preaching of the Maha Samaya (D.ii.258).

In the Atanatiya Sutta (D.iii.204) he is mentioned as a Yakkha chieftain to be invoked by the Buddhas followers in time of need.

He is probably identical with Janavasabha.

context information

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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Pali-English dictionary

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Janesabha refers to: the leader of men, the best of all people Dh. 255;

Note: janesabha is a Pali compound consisting of the words jana and esabha.

context information

Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Esabha, Jana.

Full-text: Jinarshabha, Gandharva, Janavasabha, Gandhabba.

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Search found 2 books and stories containing Janesabha, Jana-esabha; (plurals include: Janesabhas, esabhas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

The Catu-Bhanavara-Pali (critical study) (by Moumita Dutta Banik)

(2) Mahasamaya Sutta < [Chapter 4 - Subject Matter of the Third Bhanavara]

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The Book of Protection (by Piyadassi Thera)

Discourse 18 - The Great Assembly < [Discourses]

Discourse 24 - Discourse On Atanatiya < [Discourses]

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