Mahanettapabbata, Mahānettapabbata, Mahanetta-pabbata: 2 definitions
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Mahanettapabbata means something in Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. 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)
A monastery in Ceylon where Sena I. built a refectory (mahapali). Cv.l.74.
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).
India history and geography
Mahānettapabbata is the name of an ancient locality that existed near Polonnaruva (Polonnaruwa), Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—During the reign of Sena I (833-853) the Pāṇḍyans invaded Ceylon and inflicted a crushing defeat on the Sinhalese army: the king fled from Anurādhapura, and regained his throne only by surrendering all his regalia and treasure and paying a very heavy tribute, and thereafter he resided at Polonnaruva. He built there the Senaggabodhi Shrine, an adjacent Alms Hall beside Thusavāpi (Topāvava), another Alms Hall in Mahānettapabbata-vihāra, and a Hospital to west of the town.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Pabbata.
Full-text: Senaggabodhi, Topavava, Thusavapi.
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