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Rattakkhi, Rattaakkhi, Ratta-akkhi: 4 definitions

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Rattakkhi 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)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Rattakkhi in Theravada glossary
: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

A Yakkha who worried Ceylon in the time of Sirisanghabodhi. All those who saw him or heard of him developed a fever (jararoga) accompanied by redness of the eyes and died of the disease, the Yakkha devouring their bodies.

The king heard of this, and, by the power of his goodness, compelled the Yakkha to come to him, and persuaded him to abandon his evil influence. In return, the king promised to have offerings (bali) placed for the Yakkha at the entrance to every village. Mhv.xxxvi.82ff.; Attanagaluvamsa, p.16.

context information

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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