Vahavapi, Vahavāpi: 2 definitions
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Vahavapi means something in Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. 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 NamesA tank built by King Vasabha. Mhv.xxxv.94; Dpv.xxii.7.
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).
India history and geography
Source: archive.org: Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society 1963Vahavāpi is the name of a tank or pond built by Vasabha (A.D. 67-111), that existed in the ancient kingdom of Anurādhapura, Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—Vasabha built the tank Vahavāpi, and Mahāsena (275-301) built Vāhana tank. In a 4th century inscription at Halmillagala-vihāra, 2 miles from Nocciyagama on the Puttalam-Anurādhapura road, Vahaviya (which is equivalent to Vahavāpi) is mentioned and is probably the breached tank now known as Pānikkankulam, 1 mile north of the 24th mile on the Puttalam-Anurādhapura road.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Vahanavapi, Vapalagama, Kadaragama, Karujikeya, Kidakehigama, Huvaragama, Kalagalana.
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