Narasihagathi: 2 definitions

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Narasihagathi 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

Ten verses praising the Buddhas beauty, said to have been uttered by Rahulamata when Suddhodana announced to her that the Buddha was begging alms in his own city of Kapilavatthu.

Each verse ends with the word narasiha. ApA.i.79; J.i. says there were only 8 verses.

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).

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