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| − | The name given to the [[Himālaya]]. It is one of the seven mountain ranges surrounding Gandhamādana (SNA.i.66). | + | The [[name]] given to the [[Himālaya]]. It is one of the seven mountain ranges surrounding [[Gandhamādana]] (SNA.i.66). |
| − | It is three hundred thousand leagues in extent (SNA.i.224), with eighty four thousand peaks its highest peak being five hundred yojanas (SNA.ii.443) In [[Himavā]], are seven great lakes, each fifty leagues in length, breadth and depth - Anotatta, Kannamunda, Rathakāra, Chaddanta, Kunāla, Mandākinī and Sīhappapātaka; these lakes are never heated by the sun (A.iv.101; SNA.ii.407; cf. AA.ii.759). From [[Himavā]] flow five hundred rivers. SNA.ii.437; but according to Mil.114, only ten of these are to be reckoned, the others flowing only intermittently. These ten are: Gangā, Yamunā, Aciravatī, Sarabhū, Mahī, Sindhu, Sarassatī, Vettavatī, Vītamsā and Candabhāgā. | + | It is three hundred thousand leagues in extent (SNA.i.224), with eighty four thousand peaks its [[highest]] peak {{Wiki|being}} five hundred [[yojanas]] (SNA.ii.443) In [[Himavā]], are seven great lakes, each fifty leagues in length, breadth and depth - [[Anotatta]], Kannamunda, [[Rathakāra]], [[Chaddanta]], [[Kunāla]], Mandākinī and Sīhappapātaka; these lakes are never heated by the {{Wiki|sun}} (A.iv.101; SNA.ii.407; cf. AA.ii.759). From [[Himavā]] flow five hundred [[rivers]]. SNA.ii.437; but according to Mil.114, only ten of these are to be reckoned, the others flowing only intermittently. These ten are: Gangā, {{Wiki|Yamunā}}, {{Wiki|Aciravatī}}, Sarabhū, Mahī, [[Sindhu]], Sarassatī, Vettavatī, Vītamsā and Candabhāgā. |
| − | In numerous [[Jātakas]] Himavā is mentioned as the place to which {{Wiki|ascetics}} retire when they leave household life. It is full of woodlands and groves, suitable for {{Wiki|hermits}} (E.g., SA.i.265). In Himavā is a peak named Mahāpapāta where [[Pacceka Buddhas]] die (SNA.i.129). [[Nāgas]] go to [[Himavā]] to give birth to their young (SA.iii.120; cf. S.v.63). The mountain is often used in similes; it is then referred to as [[pabbatarājā]] (E.g., S.ii.137; v.464; A.iii.311; M.iii.166, etc.). Sīvalī Thera once went there from Sāvatthi with five hundred others. The journey took them eight days. (Details are given at ThagA.ii.138; PSA.252). | + | In numerous [[Jātakas]] [[Himavā]] is mentioned as the place to which {{Wiki|ascetics}} retire when they leave [[household life]]. It is full of woodlands and groves, suitable for {{Wiki|hermits}} (E.g., SA.i.265). In [[Himavā]] is a peak named [[Mahāpapāta]] where [[Pacceka Buddhas]] [[die]] (SNA.i.129). [[Nāgas]] go to [[Himavā]] to give [[birth]] to their young (SA.iii.120; cf. S.v.63). The mountain is often used in similes; it is then referred to as [[pabbatarājā]] (E.g., S.ii.137; v.464; A.iii.311; M.iii.166, etc.). Sīvalī [[Thera]] once went there from [[Sāvatthi]] with five hundred others. The journey took them eight days. (Details are given at ThagA.ii.138; PSA.252). |
| − | The country round [[Himavā]] was converted by Majjhima Thera (Mhv.xii.41). He was accompanied by four others: Kassapagotta, Mūladeva (Alakadeva), Sahadeva and Dundubhissara (Dpv.viii.10; MT.317). Majjhima preached the Damma-cakka-ppavattana Sutta and eighty crores attained salvation. These five [[Theras]] converted five kingdoms and each ordained one hundred thousand persons (Mhv.xii.42f). | + | The country round [[Himavā]] was converted by [[Majjhima]] [[Thera]] (Mhv.xii.41). He was accompanied by four others: Kassapagotta, Mūladeva (Alakadeva), Sahadeva and Dundubhissara (Dpv.viii.10; MT.317). [[Majjhima]] {{Wiki|preached}} the Damma-cakka-ppavattana [[Sutta]] and eighty crores attained {{Wiki|salvation}}. These five [[Theras]] converted five kingdoms and each [[ordained]] one hundred thousand persons (Mhv.xii.42f). |
| − | [[Devas]] brought for [[Asoka]]'s use, from the [[Himālaya]], twigs of the nāgalatā to clean his teeth, healthful fruits, myrobalan, teminalia and mango fruit (Mhv.v.25f), while, for the foundation of the Mahā Thūpa, sāmaneras with [[iddhi]]-power brought sweet scented marumba (Mhv.xxix.9). | + | [[Devas]] brought for [[Asoka]]'s use, from the [[Himālaya]], twigs of the nāgalatā to clean his teeth, healthful [[fruits]], [[myrobalan]], teminalia and mango fruit (Mhv.v.25f), while, for the foundation of the [[Mahā Thūpa]], sāmaneras with [[iddhi]]-[[power]] brought [[sweet]] scented marumba (Mhv.xxix.9). |
| − | The Kunāla Jātaka (q.v.) was preached in the region of [[Himavā]]. The [[Buddha]] took the Sākyan princes there and showed them the various features, including many mountain peaks, such as: Manipabbata, Hingulapabbata, Añjanapabbata, Sānupabbata, and Phalikapabbata (J.v.415). | + | The [[Kunāla]] [[Jātaka]] (q.v.) was {{Wiki|preached}} in the region of [[Himavā]]. The [[Buddha]] took the [[Sākyan]] princes there and showed them the various {{Wiki|features}}, including many mountain peaks, such as: Manipabbata, Hingulapabbata, Añjanapabbata, Sānupabbata, and Phalikapabbata (J.v.415). |
| − | On fast days the gods assemble in [[Himavā]] and hold discourses. Sp.iv.759. | + | On fast days the [[gods]] assemble in [[Himavā]] and hold discourses. Sp.iv.759. |
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Revision as of 20:56, 19 September 2013
Himavā, Himācala, Himavanta, etc.
The name given to the Himālaya. It is one of the seven mountain ranges surrounding Gandhamādana (SNA.i.66).
It is three hundred thousand leagues in extent (SNA.i.224), with eighty four thousand peaks its highest peak being five hundred yojanas (SNA.ii.443) In Himavā, are seven great lakes, each fifty leagues in length, breadth and depth - Anotatta, Kannamunda, Rathakāra, Chaddanta, Kunāla, Mandākinī and Sīhappapātaka; these lakes are never heated by the sun (A.iv.101; SNA.ii.407; cf. AA.ii.759). From Himavā flow five hundred rivers. SNA.ii.437; but according to Mil.114, only ten of these are to be reckoned, the others flowing only intermittently. These ten are: Gangā, Yamunā, Aciravatī, Sarabhū, Mahī, Sindhu, Sarassatī, Vettavatī, Vītamsā and Candabhāgā.
In numerous Jātakas Himavā is mentioned as the place to which ascetics retire when they leave household life. It is full of woodlands and groves, suitable for hermits (E.g., SA.i.265). In Himavā is a peak named Mahāpapāta where Pacceka Buddhas die (SNA.i.129). Nāgas go to Himavā to give birth to their young (SA.iii.120; cf. S.v.63). The mountain is often used in similes; it is then referred to as pabbatarājā (E.g., S.ii.137; v.464; A.iii.311; M.iii.166, etc.). Sīvalī Thera once went there from Sāvatthi with five hundred others. The journey took them eight days. (Details are given at ThagA.ii.138; PSA.252).
The country round Himavā was converted by Majjhima Thera (Mhv.xii.41). He was accompanied by four others: Kassapagotta, Mūladeva (Alakadeva), Sahadeva and Dundubhissara (Dpv.viii.10; MT.317). Majjhima preached the Damma-cakka-ppavattana Sutta and eighty crores attained salvation. These five Theras converted five kingdoms and each ordained one hundred thousand persons (Mhv.xii.42f).
Devas brought for Asoka's use, from the Himālaya, twigs of the nāgalatā to clean his teeth, healthful fruits, myrobalan, teminalia and mango fruit (Mhv.v.25f), while, for the foundation of the Mahā Thūpa, sāmaneras with iddhi-power brought sweet scented marumba (Mhv.xxix.9).
The Kunāla Jātaka (q.v.) was preached in the region of Himavā. The Buddha took the Sākyan princes there and showed them the various features, including many mountain peaks, such as: Manipabbata, Hingulapabbata, Añjanapabbata, Sānupabbata, and Phalikapabbata (J.v.415).
On fast days the gods assemble in Himavā and hold discourses. Sp.iv.759.
