Manavagamika, Mānavagāmika, Manava-gamika: 1 definition
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Manavagamika 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 NamesManavagamika or Manavagamiya: or A devaputta. He visited the Buddha in the company of Asama, Sahali, Ninka, Akotaka and Vetambari, and while these all spoke in praise of their own teachers, Manavagamiya sang the glories of the Buddha (S.i.65, 67; Mil.242). It is said (SA.i.101) that in his previous birth he was a body servant of the Buddha.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Gamika, Manava.
Full-text: Manavagamiya.
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