Vatra: 1 definition
Introduction:
Vatra 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 NamesAn Asura. See Vatrabhu below. J.v.153; cp. Sanskrit Vrtra.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Vatrabhu, Vatrahatya, Vatrakkacci, Vatrata, Vatrataphali.
Ends with: Adevatra, Avatra, Devatra, Kalvatra, Nakulavatra, Paramasarvatra, Purvatra, Sarisarvatra, Sarvatra, Sarvvatra, Satisavatra, Savatra, Suvatra, Svatra, Ulukavatra, Vishvatra.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Vatra; (plurals include: Vatras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Ramayana of Valmiki (by Hari Prasad Shastri)
Chapter 56 - Shri Vasishtha conquers Vishvamitra < [Book 1 - Bala-kanda]
Preceptors of Advaita (by T. M. P. Mahadevan)
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 523: Alambusā-jātaka < [Volume 5]
Annadatri-carita (study) (by Sarannya V.)
1. The Chera Dynasty (Introducion) < [Chapter 2 - Depiction of King Utiyan Ceralatan in History and Literature]
Impact of Vedic Culture on Society (by Kaushik Acharya)
Sanskrit Inscriptions (F): The Early Gurjaras < [Chapter 3]
3. The Donee Brāhmaṇas < [Chapter 2]