Difference between revisions of "Jānussoni"
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| − | * results of actions (A.i.56), | + | |
| − | * sanditthaka- | + | '''[[Jānussonī]]''' |
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| − | * fearlessness of [[death]] (A.ii.173), | + | A [[mahāsāla]] [[brahmin]], ranking with {{Wiki|eminent}} [[brahmins]] such as [[Cankī]], [[Tārukkha]], [[Pokkharasāti]] and [[Todeyya]] (SN. p.115). |
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| + | He is mentioned as staying in [[Icchānangala]] (M.ii.196), where he evidently took part in the periodical gatherings of [[brahmin]] leaders - and also at [[Manasākata]] (D.i.235). | ||
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| + | He was a follower of the [[Buddha]], of whom he was a great admirer. | ||
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| + | He appears to have been in the [[Wikipedia:Habit (psychology)|habit]] of talking to well known [[teachers]] of other schools and [[hearing]] their opinion of the [[Buddha]], either for the {{Wiki|purpose}} of comparing his [[own]] [[faith]] in him or of discovering their [[views]]. | ||
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| + | Two such conversations are recorded - one with [[Subha Todeyyaputta]] (M.ii.209), the other with [[Pilotika]] (M.i.175ff). | ||
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| + | His [[discussion]] with [[Pilotika]] he reported to the [[Buddha]], who expanded it to [[form]] the [[Culahatthipadopama Sutta]]. | ||
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| + | The [[Buddha]] also [[preached]] to [[Jānussoni]] the [[Bhayabherava Sutta]] (M.i.16ff). [[Jānussoni's]] [[permanent]] residence was [[Sāvatthi]] (DA.ii.399), and he often visited the [[Buddha]] at [[Jetavana]], consulting him on many topics, such as: | ||
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| + | * results of [[actions]] (A.i.56), | ||
| + | * [[sanditthaka-nibbāna]] (A.i.157), | ||
| + | * [[tevijja-brahmins]] (A.i.166), | ||
| + | * [[fearlessness]] of [[death]] (A.ii.173), | ||
* the ideals of various classes of persons (A.iii.362), | * the ideals of various classes of persons (A.iii.362), | ||
* true [[celibacy]] (A.iv.54), | * true [[celibacy]] (A.iv.54), | ||
| − | * the Paccārohani ceremony (A.v.233ff., 249ff.), | + | * the [[Paccārohani ceremony]] (A.v.233ff., 249ff.), |
* the efficacy of gifts (A.v.269ff.), and | * the efficacy of gifts (A.v.269ff.), and | ||
* {{Wiki|eternalism}} and {{Wiki|annihilation}} (S.ii.76). | * {{Wiki|eternalism}} and {{Wiki|annihilation}} (S.ii.76). | ||
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| − | [[Buddhaghosa]] says that [[Jānussoni]] was not his personal name but the name of the rank he held as chaplain to the [[Kosala]] king. MA.i.90; according to AA. (i.308) it was the name of any [[noble]] family, members of which held this rank. Cp. Govindiye abhisiñci (at D.ii.231). | + | He had a white [[chariot]] with {{Wiki|silver}} fittings and white trappings drawn by four [[pure]] white mares. He would drive about in this, wearing white garments, turban-cloths and sandals and fanned by a white fan. |
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| + | The reins, the goads and the {{Wiki|canopy}} were also of white. | ||
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| + | His [[chariot]] was considered the finest in all [[Sāvatthi]] (S.v.4f; cp. M.i.175 and ii.208). | ||
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| + | [[Buddhaghosa]] says that [[Jānussoni]] was not his personal [[name]] but the [[name]] of the rank he held as chaplain to the [[Kosala]] [[king]]. MA.i.90; according to AA. (i.308) it was the [[name]] of any [[noble]] [[family]], members of which held this rank. Cp. Govindiye abhisiñci (at D.ii.231). | ||
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[http://dictionary.buddhistdoor.com/en/word/8951/janussoni dictionary.buddhistdoor.com] | [http://dictionary.buddhistdoor.com/en/word/8951/janussoni dictionary.buddhistdoor.com] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:42, 26 February 2016
A mahāsāla brahmin, ranking with eminent brahmins such as Cankī, Tārukkha, Pokkharasāti and Todeyya (SN. p.115).
He is mentioned as staying in Icchānangala (M.ii.196), where he evidently took part in the periodical gatherings of brahmin leaders - and also at Manasākata (D.i.235).
He was a follower of the Buddha, of whom he was a great admirer.
He appears to have been in the habit of talking to well known teachers of other schools and hearing their opinion of the Buddha, either for the purpose of comparing his own faith in him or of discovering their views.
Two such conversations are recorded - one with Subha Todeyyaputta (M.ii.209), the other with Pilotika (M.i.175ff).
His discussion with Pilotika he reported to the Buddha, who expanded it to form the Culahatthipadopama Sutta.
The Buddha also preached to Jānussoni the Bhayabherava Sutta (M.i.16ff). Jānussoni's permanent residence was Sāvatthi (DA.ii.399), and he often visited the Buddha at Jetavana, consulting him on many topics, such as:
- results of actions (A.i.56),
- sanditthaka-nibbāna (A.i.157),
- tevijja-brahmins (A.i.166),
- fearlessness of death (A.ii.173),
- the ideals of various classes of persons (A.iii.362),
- true celibacy (A.iv.54),
- the Paccārohani ceremony (A.v.233ff., 249ff.),
- the efficacy of gifts (A.v.269ff.), and
- eternalism and annihilation (S.ii.76).
He had a white chariot with silver fittings and white trappings drawn by four pure white mares. He would drive about in this, wearing white garments, turban-cloths and sandals and fanned by a white fan.
The reins, the goads and the canopy were also of white.
His chariot was considered the finest in all Sāvatthi (S.v.4f; cp. M.i.175 and ii.208).
Buddhaghosa says that Jānussoni was not his personal name but the name of the rank he held as chaplain to the Kosala king. MA.i.90; according to AA. (i.308) it was the name of any noble family, members of which held this rank. Cp. Govindiye abhisiñci (at D.ii.231).
