Sarattha, Sārattha: 1 definition
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Sarattha means something in Jainism, Prakrit. 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.
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Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionarySārattha (सारत्थ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Sārathya.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Saratthadipani, Saratthamanjusa, Saratthappakasini, Saratthasalini, Saratthasamuccaya, Saratthasangaha, Saratthavikasini, Saratthavilasini.
Ends with: Dasarattha, Vamsabhumi.
Full-text: Sarathya, Catubhanavara, Catubhanavara-pali.
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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
The Story of the Five Bhikkhus (Pañcavaggī Theras) < [Chapter 1 - The Jewel of the Buddha]
Biography (34): Sobhita Mahāthera < [Chapter 43 - Forty-one Arahat-Mahatheras and their Respective Etadagga titles]
Part 2 - Nandavana Garden < [Chapter 1 - The Jewel of the Buddha]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 2 - Explanation of the word ‘mayā’ < [Chapter II - Evam Mayā Śrutam Ekasmin Samaye]
Story of Udayana and the five hundred ṛṣis < [Part 2 - Means of acquiring meditation]
Appendix 10 - The story of the yakṣa Punarva (mother of the asura Punarvasu) < [Chapter XV - The Arrival of the Bodhisattvas of the Ten Directions]
The Book of Protection (by Piyadassi Thera)
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
Chapter 1 - The Scriptures And Their Commentaries < [Part 1 - General Introduction]
The Catu-Bhanavara-Pali (critical study) (by Moumita Dutta Banik)
Efficiency of Paritta (Buddhist protecting charms) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 3 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)