Lohicca: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Lohicca means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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 Names

1. Lohicca. A brahmin of Makkarakata in Avanti. Once when Maha Kaccana was living there in a forest hut, a number of Lohiccas pupils came there and began abusing the monks, calling them shavelings, menials, etc. Kaccana talked to them, telling them how degenerate were the brahmins, differing from brahmins of old, the present ones being backsliders, mere reciters, doing things for trifling gains. The pupils went back to Lohicca and told him this. Lohicca visited Kaccana and discussed with him these statements, and, at the end of the talk, declared himself Kaccanas follower. S.iv.117ff.

2. Lohicca. A brahmin of Salavatika. He once conceived the idea that a samana or recluse who had reached a good state of mind should tell no one else of it, lest he should entangle himself in new bonds. When the Buddha went to Salavatika Lohicca sent the barber, Bhesika, to invite the Buddha and the monks in his name. The Buddha accepted the invitation, and, at the end of the meal, questioned Lohicca regarding his views. At the end of the discussion Lohicca became the Buddhas follower. D.i.224ff.

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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Languages of India and abroad

Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

1) Lohicca (लोहिच्च) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Lohitya.

2) Lohicca (लोहिच्च) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Lauhityāyana.

2) Lohicca has the following synonyms: Lohiccāyaṇa.

context information

Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.

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