Satthavaha, Satthavāha, Sattha-vaha: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Satthavaha 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 NamesSon of Konagamana Buddha in his last lay life. His mother was Rucigatta. Bu.xxiv.19; DA.ii.422.
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 Dictionarysatthavāha : (m.) a caravan leader.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySatthavāha refers to: a caravan leader, a merchant D. II, 342; Vv 847 (cp. VvA. 337); leader of a band, teacher; used as Ep. of the Buddha S. I, 192; It. 80, 108; Vin. I, 6. In exegesis of term Satthā at Nd1 446=Nd2 630=Vism. 208. (Page 674)
Note: satthavāha is a Pali compound consisting of the words sattha and vāha.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Sattha, Vaha.
Full-text: Konagamana.
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