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| − | 1. [[Brahmadatta]]. [[King]] of [[Kāsi]]. He captured [[Kosala]] and murdered its [[king]] Dīghiti and Dīghiti's wife, but made [[peace]] later with Dīghiti's son, [[Dīghāvu]], restored to him his father's {{Wiki|kingdom}}, and gave him his [[own]] daughter in [[marriage]]. Vin.i.342ff.; DhA.i.56f. | + | 1. [[Brahmadatta]]. [[King]] of [[Kāsi]]. He captured [[Kosala]] and murdered its [[king]] [[Dīghiti]] and [[Dīghiti's]] wife, but made [[peace]] later with Dīghiti's son, [[Dīghāvu]], restored to him his father's {{Wiki|kingdom}}, and gave him his [[own]] daughter in [[marriage]]. Vin.i.342ff.; DhA.i.56f. |
| − | 2. [[Brahmadatta]]. [[King]] of the Assakas and [[friend]] of [[Renu]]. When [[Mahāgovinda]] divided [[Jambudīpa]] into seven {{Wiki|equal}} portions for [[Renu]] and his six friends, [[Brahmadatta]] was given the {{Wiki|kingdom}}, of the Assakas, with Potama as his capital. D.ii.235f. | + | 2. [[Brahmadatta]]. [[King]] of the [[Assakas]] and [[friend]] of [[Renu]]. When [[Mahāgovinda]] divided [[Jambudīpa]] into seven {{Wiki|equal}} portions for [[Renu]] and his six friends, [[Brahmadatta]] was given the {{Wiki|kingdom}}, of the [[Assakas]], with [[Potama]] as his capital. D.ii.235f. |
| − | 3. [[Brahmadatta]]. In the [[Jātaka]] Commentary this is given as the [[name]] of numerous [[kings]] of [[Benares]]. In most cases we are told nothing further of them than that they reigned at [[Benares]] at the time of the incidents related in the story. [[Brahmadatta]], was probably the dynastic [[name]] of the [[kings]] of [[Benares]]. Thus, for instance, in the | + | 3. [[Brahmadatta]]. In the [[Jātaka]] Commentary this is given as the [[name]] of numerous [[kings]] of [[Benares]]. In most cases we are told nothing further of them than that they reigned at [[Benares]] at the time of the incidents related in the story. [[Brahmadatta]], was probably the dynastic [[name]] of the [[kings]] of [[Benares]]. Thus, for instance, in the [[Gangamāla Jātaka]] (J.iii.452) [[Udaya]], [[king]] of [[Benares]], is addressed as [[Brahmadatta]]. |
| − | In the | + | In the [[Gandatindu Jātaka]] (J.v.102-106) however, [[Pañcāla]], [[king]] of [[Uttarapañcāla]], is also called [[Brahmadatta]]; in this case it was evidently his personal [[name]]. It was also the [[name]] of the husband of [[Pingiyāni]]. He was a [[king]], but we are not told of what country. He is identified (J.v.444) with [[Kunāla]]. |
4. [[Brahmadatta]] [[Thera]]. He was the son of the [[king]] of [[Kosala]], and, having witnessed the [[Buddha's]] majesty at the [[consecration]] of [[Jetavana]], he entered the Order and in due course became an [[arahant]]. One day, while going for [[alms]], he was abused by a [[brahmin]], but kept [[silence]]. Again and again the [[brahmin]] abused him, and the [[people]] marveled at the [[patience]] of [[Brahmadatta]], who then [[preached]] to them on the [[wisdom]] of not returning abuse for abuse. The [[brahmin]] was much moved and entered the Order under [[Brahmadatta]]. [[Thag]]. vs. 441-6; ThagA.i.460ff. | 4. [[Brahmadatta]] [[Thera]]. He was the son of the [[king]] of [[Kosala]], and, having witnessed the [[Buddha's]] majesty at the [[consecration]] of [[Jetavana]], he entered the Order and in due course became an [[arahant]]. One day, while going for [[alms]], he was abused by a [[brahmin]], but kept [[silence]]. Again and again the [[brahmin]] abused him, and the [[people]] marveled at the [[patience]] of [[Brahmadatta]], who then [[preached]] to them on the [[wisdom]] of not returning abuse for abuse. The [[brahmin]] was much moved and entered the Order under [[Brahmadatta]]. [[Thag]]. vs. 441-6; ThagA.i.460ff. | ||
| − | 5. [[Brahmadatta]]. Head of a {{Wiki|dynasty}} of thirty six [[kings]], all of whom ruled at Hatthipura. His {{Wiki|ancestors}} ruled at Kapilanagara. MT. 127; Dpv. iii.18. | + | 5. [[Brahmadatta]]. Head of a {{Wiki|dynasty}} of thirty six [[kings]], all of whom ruled at Hatthipura. His {{Wiki|ancestors}} ruled at [[Kapilanagara]]. MT. 127; Dpv. iii.18. |
6. [[Brahmadatta]]. A [[Pacceka Buddha]]. In the time of [[Kassapa Buddha]] he had been a [[monk]] and had lived in the {{Wiki|forest}} for twenty thousand years. He was then born as the son of the [[king]] of [[Benares]]. When his father [[died]] he became [[king]], ruling over twenty thousand cities with [[Benares]] as the capital, but, wishing for quiet, he retired into [[solitude]] in the palace. | 6. [[Brahmadatta]]. A [[Pacceka Buddha]]. In the time of [[Kassapa Buddha]] he had been a [[monk]] and had lived in the {{Wiki|forest}} for twenty thousand years. He was then born as the son of the [[king]] of [[Benares]]. When his father [[died]] he became [[king]], ruling over twenty thousand cities with [[Benares]] as the capital, but, wishing for quiet, he retired into [[solitude]] in the palace. | ||
| − | His wife tired of him and committed [[adultery]] with a [[minister]] who was banished on the discovery of his offence. He then took service under another [[king]] and persuaded him to attack [[Brahmadatta]]. Brahmadatta's [[minister]], much against his will, and having promised not to take [[life]], made a sudden attack on the enemy and drove them away. [[Brahmadatta]], seated on the field of {{Wiki|battle}}, developed [[thoughts]] of metā and became a [[Pacceka Buddha]]. SnA.i.58ff. | + | His wife tired of him and committed [[adultery]] with a [[minister]] who was banished on the discovery of his offence. He then took service under another [[king]] and persuaded him to attack [[Brahmadatta]]. [[Brahmadatta's]] [[minister]], much against his will, and having promised not to take [[life]], made a sudden attack on the enemy and drove them away. [[Brahmadatta]], seated on the field of {{Wiki|battle}}, developed [[thoughts]] of metā and became a [[Pacceka Buddha]]. SnA.i.58ff. |
7. [[Brahmadatta]]. A [[brahmin]], father of [[Kassapa Buddha]]. J. i.43; Bu.xxv.34. | 7. [[Brahmadatta]]. A [[brahmin]], father of [[Kassapa Buddha]]. J. i.43; Bu.xxv.34. | ||
| − | 8. [[Brahmadatta]]. Pupil of the [[Paribbājaka]] | + | 8. [[Brahmadatta]]. Pupil of the [[Paribbājaka Suppiya]]. A [[conversation]] between these two led to the preaching of the [[Brahmajāla Sutta]]. D.i.1. |
| − | 9. [[Brahmadatta]]. A [[monk]], sometimes credited with having supplied the illustrations to the {{Wiki|aphorisms}} in Kaccāyama's {{Wiki|grammar}}. P.L.C. 180. | + | 9. [[Brahmadatta]]. A [[monk]], sometimes credited with having supplied the illustrations to the {{Wiki|aphorisms}} in [[Kaccāyama's]] {{Wiki|grammar}}. P.L.C. 180. |
| − | 10. [[Brahmadatta]]. See also Ekaputtika-, Catumāsika-, [[Cūlani]]-, and [[Sāgara]]-; and below, s.v. Brahmadatta-kumāra. | + | 10. [[Brahmadatta]]. See also [[Ekaputtika]]-, [[Catumāsika]]-, [[Cūlani]]-, and [[Sāgara]]-; and below, s.v. [[Brahmadatta-kumāra]]. |
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Brahmadatta
1. Brahmadatta. King of Kāsi. He captured Kosala and murdered its king Dīghiti and Dīghiti's wife, but made peace later with Dīghiti's son, Dīghāvu, restored to him his father's kingdom, and gave him his own daughter in marriage. Vin.i.342ff.; DhA.i.56f.
2. Brahmadatta. King of the Assakas and friend of Renu. When Mahāgovinda divided Jambudīpa into seven equal portions for Renu and his six friends, Brahmadatta was given the kingdom, of the Assakas, with Potama as his capital. D.ii.235f.
3. Brahmadatta. In the Jātaka Commentary this is given as the name of numerous kings of Benares. In most cases we are told nothing further of them than that they reigned at Benares at the time of the incidents related in the story. Brahmadatta, was probably the dynastic name of the kings of Benares. Thus, for instance, in the Gangamāla Jātaka (J.iii.452) Udaya, king of Benares, is addressed as Brahmadatta.
In the Gandatindu Jātaka (J.v.102-106) however, Pañcāla, king of Uttarapañcāla, is also called Brahmadatta; in this case it was evidently his personal name. It was also the name of the husband of Pingiyāni. He was a king, but we are not told of what country. He is identified (J.v.444) with Kunāla.
4. Brahmadatta Thera. He was the son of the king of Kosala, and, having witnessed the Buddha's majesty at the consecration of Jetavana, he entered the Order and in due course became an arahant. One day, while going for alms, he was abused by a brahmin, but kept silence. Again and again the brahmin abused him, and the people marveled at the patience of Brahmadatta, who then preached to them on the wisdom of not returning abuse for abuse. The brahmin was much moved and entered the Order under Brahmadatta. Thag. vs. 441-6; ThagA.i.460ff.
5. Brahmadatta. Head of a dynasty of thirty six kings, all of whom ruled at Hatthipura. His ancestors ruled at Kapilanagara. MT. 127; Dpv. iii.18.
6. Brahmadatta. A Pacceka Buddha. In the time of Kassapa Buddha he had been a monk and had lived in the forest for twenty thousand years. He was then born as the son of the king of Benares. When his father died he became king, ruling over twenty thousand cities with Benares as the capital, but, wishing for quiet, he retired into solitude in the palace.
His wife tired of him and committed adultery with a minister who was banished on the discovery of his offence. He then took service under another king and persuaded him to attack Brahmadatta. Brahmadatta's minister, much against his will, and having promised not to take life, made a sudden attack on the enemy and drove them away. Brahmadatta, seated on the field of battle, developed thoughts of metā and became a Pacceka Buddha. SnA.i.58ff.
7. Brahmadatta. A brahmin, father of Kassapa Buddha. J. i.43; Bu.xxv.34.
8. Brahmadatta. Pupil of the Paribbājaka Suppiya. A conversation between these two led to the preaching of the Brahmajāla Sutta. D.i.1.
9. Brahmadatta. A monk, sometimes credited with having supplied the illustrations to the aphorisms in Kaccāyama's grammar. P.L.C. 180.
10. Brahmadatta. See also Ekaputtika-, Catumāsika-, Cūlani-, and Sāgara-; and below, s.v. Brahmadatta-kumāra.
