Vajjita: 2 definitions
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Vajjita 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 NamesHe belonged to a retainers (ibbha) family in Kosala, and, because he had come from the Brahma world, he wept whenever a woman took him in her arms. Since he thus avoided the touch of women, he came to be called Vajjita. When of age, he saw the Buddhas Twin Miracle, entered the Order, and on that same day attained arahantship with six fold abhinna.
Sixty five kappas ago he was born in a remote village as a woodsman, and seeing the Pacceka Buddha, Upasanta, he offered him a campaka flower (ThagA.i.336).
Two verses spoken by him are included in the Theragatha (vss.215-6).
He is evidently identical with Ekacampakapupphiya of the Apadana. Ap.i.288.
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 Dictionaryvajjita : (pp. of vajjeti) avoided; abstained from; renounced.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Avajjita, Parivajjita, Samparivajjita, Vivajjita.
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