Sayha Jataka, Sayha-jātaka: 2 definitions

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Sayha Jataka 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

The Bodhisatta was once the son of the chaplain of Brahmadatta, king of Benares. He was brought up with the kings son, and they studied together in Takkasila, becoming great friends. When the prince succeeded to the throne, the Bodhisatta, not desiring to live a householders life, became an ascetic and lived in the Himalaya. As time passed, the king began to think of him, and sent his minister, Sayha, to fetch the ascetic, that he might become the royal chaplain. But the Bodhisatta refused to come, saying that he had no need of such honour.

The story was related in reference to a monk who, loving a woman, was discontented. The king is identified with Ananda, and Sayha with Sariputta. J.iii.30 33.

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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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