Pajapati, Pajāpati: 3 definitions

Introduction
In Buddhism
1. Theravada
Languages
1. Pali
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Introduction:

Pajapati 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 Names

1. Pajapati

A name given to Mara, because he uses his power over all creatures. M.i.2; MA.i.28.

2. Pajapati

One of the kings of the devas, mentioned with Sakka, Varuna, Isana, etc. S.i.219; D.i.244; in J.v.28 he is mentioned with Varuna and Soma; see also D.ii.274; DA.iii.709.

Buddhaghosa says (SA.i.262) that he, among the gods, was like Sakka in looks and that he lived to the same age, but in the assembly he occupied the second seat. He is sometimes mentioned with Brahma, as distinct from him. J.vi.568, 571; M.i.140, 327, 329.

In the Atanatiya Sutta (D.iii.204) he is mentioned among the Mahayakkhas, to be invoked by followers of the Buddha in times of danger.

3. Pajapati

See Maha Pajapati Gotami.

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

pajāpati : (m.) the lord of creation.

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

Pajāpati, (°ī) 1. (adj.) together with his wife Vin. I, 23, 342; IV, 62; J. I, 345; PvA. 20. (m.) (Ved. prajāpati, prajā+pati Lord of all created beings, Lord of Creation) Prajāpati (Np.), the supreme Lord of men, only mentioned in one formula together with Inda & Brahmā, viz. devā saindakā sabrahmakā sapajāpatikā in sense of foll. Also at VbhA. 497 with Brahmā.—2. prajāpati (f.) (of Ved. prajāvant, adj. -n. fr. prajā “having (or rich in) progeny, ” with p for v, as pointed out by Trenckner Notes 62¹⁶) “one who has offspring, ” a chief wife of a man of the higher class (like a king, in which case=“chief queen”) or a gahapati, in which case simply “wife”; cp. BSk. prajāpatī “lady” Divy 2, 98.—Vin. I, 23; III, 25; IV, 18, 258; S. II, 243; A. I, 137 (catasso °iyo); IV, 210, 214; Vv 41⁶ (=one of the 16, 000 chief queens of Sakka VvA. 183); DhA. I, 73; PvA. 21, 31. sapajāpatika (adj.) together with his wife Vin. I, 23, 342; IV, 62; J. I, 345; PvA. 20. (Page 387)

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.

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