Issara: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Issara means something in Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. 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.
India history and geography
Source: archive.org: Glossary of Sinhalese Folk Terms appearing in the Service Tenure RegisterIssara:—The individual share or strip of land in a range of fields cultivated by the share holders in common.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryissara : (m) 1. lord; master; 2. the Creator.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryIssara, (Vedic īśvara, from īś to have power, cp. also P. īsa) lord, ruler, master, chief A. IV, 90; Sn. 552; J. I, 89 (°jana), 100, 283 (°bheri); IV, 132 (°jana); Pv IV. 67 (°mada); Miln. 253 (an° without a ruler); DhsA. 141; DA. I, 111; PvA. 31 (gehassa issarā); Sdhp. 348, 431.—2. creative deity, Brahmā, D. III, 28; M. II, 222 = A. I, 173; Vism. 598. (Page 123)
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)
Starts with: Issara Sutta, Issarajana, Issaranimmana, Issaranimmanavadi, Issaraninmana Ditthi, Issarasamana, Issarasamana-vihara, Issarasamanarama.
Ends with (+6): Abhissara, Anissara, Ati-issara, Atthissara, Dandissara, Dundubhissara, Idagalissara, Jatissara, Jinissara, Kissara, Lokissara, Mahanissara, Mahissara, Mandalissara, Mendissara, Namdissara, Nihsara, Padissara, Padumissara, Panissara.
Full-text: Ati-issara, Anissara, Vikappin, Aparadhika, Lokissara, Abhissara, Khuddadesa, Nimmana, Issariya, Isha, Iddha, Pacceka, Nirmana, Parama, Bheri, Addha.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Issara; (plurals include: Issaras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)
Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh (early history) (by Prakash Narayan)
The Household Group < [Chapter 4 - Social Process, Structures and Reformations]
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
On one who had formerly been a member of another sect < [1. Going forth (Pabbajjā)]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the Biography of Puṇṇa thera, Son of Mantānī < [Chapter 1 - Buddhavagga (Buddha section)]
Buddha Desana (by Sayadaw U Pannadipa)
Chapter 1 - Kamma And Its Result < [Part I - Kamma And Rebirth]
Dipavamsa (study) (by Sibani Barman)