Maharohanagutta: 1 definition

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Maharohanagutta 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

Of Therambatthala. When he was ill, thirty thousand monks of great power came to minister to him. The king of the Nagas was also present, and as he offered rice gruel to the Elder, the king of the Supannas dashed across the sky to seize him. But Buddharakkhita created a mountain, into which he made the Elder and the Naga enter. Vsm.155, 375; DhSA.187.

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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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