Vedeha: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Vedeha means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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)
: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names1. Vedeha. The title of several kings of Mithila, capital of Videha - e.g., Suruci (J.iv.319); Sadhina (J.iv.355, 356); Somanassa (J.vi.47); Nimi (J.vi.102), and Angati (J.vi.222, etc.). v.l. Videha.
2. Vedeha. See Videha (2) and (3).
3. Vedeha. The personal name of the king of Kasi, mentioned in the Matuposaka Jataka (J.iv.94). He is identified with Ananda. J.iv.95.
4. Vedeha. The personal name of the king of Mithila, whose minister was Mahosadha. For his story see the Mahaummagga Jataka. He is identified with Laludayi. J.vi.478.
5. Vedeha. A rich householder of Hamsavati, in the time of Padumuttara Buddha. He was a former birth of Maha Kassapa (q.v.). AA.i.93; ThagA.ii.134; SA.ii.135; ApA.i.209.
6. Vedeha. A Thera of Ceylon, who belonged to the Arannavasi Nikaya. He wrote the Rasavahini and the Samantakutavannana, and also, probably, the Singhalese grammar known as the Sidatsangara. He lived in the thirteenth century and was a pupil of Ananda Vanaratna. P.L.C. 222f.; Svd.1263.
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. The people of Videha.
TheravÄda 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
: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryvedeha : (adj.) belonging to the Videha country.
: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryVedeha, (=Npl. Vedeha) lit. from the Videha country; wise (see connection between Vedeha & ved, vedeti at DA. I, 139, resting on popular etymology) S. II, 215 sq. (Ā°muni, of Änanda; explained as āvedeha-muni=paį¹įøitamuni, ā� cp. K. S. I. 321; translation K. S. II. 145 āthe learned sageā�); Mhvs 3, 36 (same phrase; translation āthe sage of the Videha countryā�); Ap 7 (id.). (Page 648)
Pali is the language of the Tipiį¹aka, which is the sacred canon of TheravÄda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddhaās speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Prakrit-English dictionary
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryVedeha (ą¤µą„ą¤¦ą„ą¤�) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Vaideha.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Vedehamuni, Vedehaputta, Vedeharajja.
Full-text (+1): Vaideha, Devinda, Samantakutavannana, Sirimandapanha, Anandakumara, Sirikalakannipanha, Vedehamuni, Upakarin, Kavinda, Rasavahini, Arannavasi Nikaya, Videha, Khajjopanaka Panha, Gadrabhapanha, Senaka, Matuposaka Jataka, Mithila, Pukkusa, Ambattha, Laludayi.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Vedeha, VÄdÄha; (plurals include: Vedehas, VÄdÄhas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 546: The MahÄ-Ummagga-jÄtaka < [Volume 6]
Jataka 494: SÄdhÄ«na-jÄtaka < [Volume 4]
Jataka 455: MÄti-Posaka-jÄtaka < [Volume 4]
Maha BuddhavamsaāThe Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Biography (4): MahÄ Kassapa MahÄthera < [Chapter 43 - Forty-one Arahat-Mahatheras and their Respective Etadagga titles]
Biography (10) BhaddÄkÄpilÄnÄ« TherÄ« < [Chapter 44 - Life Histories of BhikkhunÄ« Arahats]
Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter VII - The ordination of MahÄ-KÄÅyapa < [Volume III]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the Biography of the Thera MahÄkassapa < [Chapter 1 - Buddhavagga (Buddha section)]