Uttarakumara, Uttarakumāra: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Uttarakumara 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 NamesThe Bodhisatta. See Uttara(16).
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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusUttarakumāra (ಉತ್ತರಕುಮಾರ):—
1) [noun] a character in epic Mahābhārata, the ignominious role-model for cowards.
2) [noun] (fig.) a coward, who boasts himself as a knight; a chicken-hearted hero; a cock on the dung hill; a carpet knight.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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