In Buddhism

Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Narasiha

King of India, ruler of Kainduvethi, and friend of Manavamma. The latter helped him to defeat the Vallabha king, and was rewarded by Narasihas help in acquiring the throne of Ceylon. Cv.xlvii.4-49.

2. Narasiha

The eighth future Buddha. Anagat. p. 40.

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).

Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

narasīha : (m.) a lion of man; the Buddha.

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Narasīha refers to: lion of men J. I, 89. (Page 347)

Note: narasīha is a Pali compound consisting of the words nara and sīha.

context information

Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Siha, Nara.

Starts with: Narasihadeva, Narasihagathi, Narasihapadmara.

Full-text: Kottha, Kanduvethi, Narasihagathi, Vallabha, Mana.

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Search found 2 books and stories containing Narasiha, Narasīha, Nara-siha, Nara-sīha; (plurals include: Narasihas, Narasīhas, sihas, sīhas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)

Verse 351-352 - Māra seeks in vain to frighten Rāhula < [Chapter 24 - Taṇhā Vagga (Craving)]

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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)

Chapter 18 - Showers of ‘lotus-leaf’ at the Assembly of the Royal Families < [Volume 3]

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