Sirigutta: 1 definition
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Sirigutta 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 Names1. Sirigutta. Maternal uncle of Sirimitta Thera (ThagA.i.488). He was a sotapanna and a friend of Garahadinna (DhS.i.434f). For his story see Garahadinna.
2. Sirigutta. The name of Elaras second horse. MT.441.
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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Full-text: Garahadinna, Sirimitta, Khadirangara Jataka.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Sirigutta; (plurals include: Siriguttas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 3 - Story of Garahadinna and Sirigutta < [Chapter 35 - Story of Māra]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 58-59 - The Story of Garahadinna < [Chapter 4 - Puppha Vagga (Flowers)]
Mahavamsa (by Wilhelm Geiger)