Maharattha, Mahārattha, Mahāraṭṭha, Maha-rattha: 2 definitions
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Maharattha 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)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names1. Maharattha. A country where Mahadhammarakkhita went after the Third Council. It is generally identified with the country of the Marathi at the source of the Godavari. Mhv.xii.5, 37; Dpv.viii.8; Sp.i.64,67.
2. Maharattha. A district in Ceylon, near Kalavapi, to the east. It held the village of Pillavatthi. Cv.lxxii.141, 163, 190, 199; also Cv.Trs.i.333, n.3.
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
Source: Ancient Buddhist Texts: Geography of Early BuddhismMahāraṭṭha (महारट्ठ) is the name of a locality situated in Aparāntaka (western district) of ancient India, as recorded in the Pāli Buddhist texts (detailing the geography of ancient India as it was known in to Early Buddhism).—We are told in the Mahāvaṃsa that Mahādhammarakkhita was sent to spread the gospel of the Buddha in the Mahāraṭṭha. According to the Sāsanavaṃsa, it is, however, Mahānagararaṭṭha or Siam. Mahāraṭṭha is the present Maraṭha country, the country watered by the Upper Godāvarī and that lying between that river and the Krishnā.
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.
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Partial matches: Rattha, Maha.
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