Rajula, Rājula: 2 definitions

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Rajula means something in Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. 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.

India history and geography

Source: Piotr Balcerowicz: Royal Patronage of Jainism

Rājula (राजुल) or “Rājula-Maṇḍagiri” refers to an archaeologically important site where was found one of Aśoka’s inscriptions (minor rock edicts).—Accordingly, “[...] in the Survarṇagiri–Hampī region of the central Deccan (known sometimes as the Siddāpur neighbourhood), we find a rather unusual accumulation of Aśoka’s inscriptions on a relatively small territory within the radius of approx. 100 kilometres. [...] Their accumulation in the region is a clear sign of its strategic importance. Aśoka’s minor rock edicts are found at [viz., Rājula-Maṇḍagiri (15°26´ N, 77°28´ E), discovered 19th c. / 1952–53] [...]”.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

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

Rājula, (cp. Sk. rājila) a certain reptile Abhp 651. (Page 570)

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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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