Korakkhatta, Korakkhattiya: 1 definition
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Korakkhatta 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 naked ascetic in Uttaraka. He bellowed like a dog, walked on all fours, and licked up food with his mouth only. Sunakkhatta saw him and greatly admired him, but the Buddha prophesied that Korakkhatta would, in seven days, die of epilepsy and be born among the Kalakanjakas.
The prophecy proved true, and Sunakkhatta learnt the truth from Korakkhattas corpse (D.iii.6ff; J.i.389f).
Buddhaghosa says (DA.iii.819) that Korakkhattiya was so called because his feet turned inwards (anto vankapado).
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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Full-text: Uttaraka, Patikarama, Lomahamsa Jataka, Kala-kanjaka, Patika, Sunakkhatta, Sunakkhatta Sutta.
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