365bet

Devata Sutta, Devatā-sutta: 1 definition

Introduction:

Devata Sutta 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)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Devata Sutta in Theravada glossary
: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Devata Sutta - A devata visits the Buddha at Jetavana and tells him of six things necessary for a monks spiritual development: reverence for the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha, reverence for the discipline, grace in speech and good friendship. The Buddha reports this visit to the monks, and Sariputta explains why these particular qualities were mentioned by the devata. A.iii.423.

2. Devata Sutta - The Buddha tells the monks how, on various occasions, devas had visited him and told him that they bad felt remorse after their death because they had not honoured recluses during their life as human beings. Others who had honoured recluses had obtained happiness. A.iv.390f.

context information

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).

Discover the meaning of devata sutta in the context of Theravada from relevant books on

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Let's grow together!

I humbly request your help to keep doing what I do best: provide the world with unbiased sources, definitions and images. Your donation direclty influences the quality and quantity of knowledge, wisdom and spiritual insight the world is exposed to.

Let's make the world a better place together!

Like what you read? Help to become even better: