Veroca: 1 definition
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Veroca 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 NamesAn Asura chieftain. All the hundred sons of Bali were named after him (D.ii.259).
Buddhaghosa says (DA.ii.689) that Veroca was another name for Rahu, and that he was the uncle of Balis sons. He is probably identical with Verocana, lord of the Asuras who, according to the Samyutta Nikaya (S.i.225f), went with Sakka to visit the Buddha during his siesta. They waited upon the Buddha, leaning against a doorpost, and each uttered two stanzas on the necessity of striving until ones aim is accomplished.
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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Starts with: Verocana, Verocana Sutta.
Full-text: Verocana Sutta, Verocana.
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The Book of Protection (by Piyadassi Thera)
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