Videhapura, Videha-pura: 1 definition
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Videhapura 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.
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Source: Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai: BuddhacaritaVidehapura (विदेहपुर) is the name of a village mentioned in the Buddhacarita 4.15. Accordingly, “in Videhapura there were two Brahmans. One was called Mahāyus (?), and the other was called Brahmāyus. [The Buddha] subdued them in a debate and caused them to enter the Right Law”.
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Buddhacarita (by Charles Willemen)
Chapter XXI - Subduing the Maddened Elephant Dhanapālaka < [Fascicle Four]