Yodhajiva, Yodhājīva: 2 definitions
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Yodhajiva 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 NamesA headman (gamani) who visited the Buddha and asked if it was true that men who fall fighting in battle are reborn among the Saranjita devas.
At first the Buddha refused to answer the question, but finding that Yodhajiva insisted, explained to him that fighting men were reborn after death either in the Sarajita niraya or among animals.
The headman became the Buddhas follower. S.iv.308.
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryyodhājīva : ((yodha + ājīva), m.) a warrior.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
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Starts with: Yodhajiva Sutta, Yodhajiva Vagga.
Full-text: Yodhajiva Vagga, Yodhajiva Sutta.
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