Kavinda, Kāvinda: 1 definition
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Kavinda 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 NamesOne of the legal ministers (dhammanusasaka) of King Vedeha of Mithila (J.vi.330ff). On the fast day of the dark fortnight a Yakkha named Naradeva took possession of him and he barked like a mad dog. His son, knowing this, shut him up indoors on these occasions. When the king discovered this, Kavinda was cast into prison and ordered to be flogged for plotting against Mahosadha, but at the latters request he was pardoned.
In the present age he was Ambattha (J.vi.478).
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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Ends with: Andhakavinda.
Full-text: Naradeva, Pancapandita Jataka, Maha Ummagga Jataka, Ambattha.
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The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
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