Yamataggi: 1 definition
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Yamataggi 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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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA sage of old who led a good life and persuaded his followers to do likewise.
He was among the originators of the Vedic hymns. Vin.i.245; D.i.238, 239; M.ii.169, 200; A.iii.224, 229; iv. 61; also J.vi.251, where he is called Yamataggi and is described as a king of old. Cp. Vedic Index, see Jamadagni.
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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).
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Full-text: Vasishtha, Isi, Angirasa, Atthaka, Dhatarattha, Brahmana.
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