Sattuka: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Sattuka 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 Names1. Sattuka. A robber. See the Sulasa Jataka.
2. Sattuka. The son of a chaplain of Rajagaha. He later turned robber. For the story, see Bhadda Kundalakesa.
v.l.Satthuka. ThigA.99; AA.i.200; cf. DhA.ii.217f.
3. Sattuka. A sage of old. Ap.i.46 (vs. 123).
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
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySattuka, (fr. sattu1) an enemy J. III, 154; Mhvs 32, 18. (Page 674)
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: Cattukam.
Full-text: Satthuka, Bhadda Kundalakesa.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Sattuka; (plurals include: Sattukas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Biography (9) Kuṇḍalakesā Therī < [Chapter 44 - Life Histories of Bhikkhunī Arahats]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 419: Sulasā-jātaka < [Volume 3]