Vighasa Jataka, Vighāsa-jātaka: 2 definitions
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Vighasa Jataka 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 NamesOnce seven brothers of a Kasi village renounced the world and lived as ascetics in Mejjharanna, but they were given up to various amusements. The Bodhisatta, who was Sakka, saw this, and, assuming the form of a parrot, visited them and sang the praises of the ascetic life. They expressed their joy at being thus praised, but the parrot went on to make them understand that their lives were useless; they were mere refuse eaters and not ascetics.
The story was related in reference to the monks mentioned in the Pasadakampana Sutta (q.v.). The monks are identified with the seven ascetics. J.iii.310f.
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)
Partial matches: Jataka, Vighasa.
Full-text: Mejjha, Pubbarama, Migaramatupasada.
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