Sangamavacara Jataka, Saṅgāmāvacara-jātaka: 1 definition
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In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesThe Bodhisatta was once a skilled elephant trainer. The king, in whose service he was, attacked Benares, riding the state elephant; but the elephant was so soared by the missiles and noise that he would not approach the place. Thereupon his trainer encouraged him, telling him that he should feel at home on the battlefield, and the elephant, impressed by his words, broke down all obstacles and achieved victory for his master.
The story was told in reference to the Buddhas step brother Nanda (q..v), who, at first, kept the precepts of the Order, because the Buddha had promised to get for him the dove footed nymphs (kakutapadiniyo) of Sakkas heaven; but later, moved by Sariputtas words, he put forth effort and attained arahantship. Nanda was the elephant and Ananda the king. J.ii.92 5.
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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Partial matches: Jataka, Sangamavacara.
Full-text: Nanda.
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