Pottika, Pottiya: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Pottika 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 NamesThe son of a tailor and the friend of Nigrodhakumara and Sakha kumara.
When Nigrodha became king, Pottika was; appointed Treasurer.
For their story see the Nigrodha Jataka (No. 445).
Pottika is identified with Ananda. J.iv.37ff.
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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusPottiya (ಪೊತ್ತಿಯ):—[noun] = ಪೊತ್ತಿ [potti].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Pottikanupucheruku.
Full-text: Nigrodha Jataka.
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The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 445: Nigrodha-jātaka < [Volume 4]