Kalahatthi, Kālahatthi: 1 definition
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Kalahatthi 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 NamesCommander in chief of the Porisada, the man eating king, mentioned in the Sutasoma Jataka. When Kalahatthi discovered the kings wickedness, he persuaded him to leave the city, and gave over the sovereignty to the kings son. Some time later, when Sutasoma had cured Porisada of his cannibalistic tendencies, Kalahatthi agreed to restore him to the throne (J.v.460-70; 508ff).
Kalahatthi is identified with Sariputta (J.v.511). In several places (E.g., J.v.461, 465, 468) he is addressed as Kala.
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: Kalahatthin.
Full-text: Mahasutasoma Jataka, Kala.
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