Sirivallabha: 1 definition

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Sirivallabha 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)

[«previous next»] — Sirivallabha in Theravada glossary
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Sirivallabha. Nephew of Vijayabahu I. He was the son of the kings sister Mitta and the Pandu king. He married Sugala and became governor of Atthasahassa, with his, capital in Uddhanadvara, a village built by himself. He had two children - Manabharana and Lilavati. Later he fought against Gajabahu. Cv.lix. 42, 45; lxi. 24; lxii. 2; lxiii. 20, 31, 32; lxiv. 18, 19.

2. Sirivallabha. Son of Manabharana (2). He was captured by the forces of Parakkamabahu I., but escaped and later fought with that king. Cv.lxxii. 291, 299.

3. Sirivallabha. A Damila chieftain, ally of Kulasekhara. Cv.lxxvii.6.

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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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