Mahaggata: 3 definitions
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Mahaggata 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)
: Journey to Nibbana: Patthana DhamaSee Mahaggata Cittas
: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrineslit., 'grown great', i.e. 'developed', exalted, supernormal. As mahaggata-citta, it is the state of 'developed consciousness', attained in the fine-material and immaterial absorptions (s. jh膩na); it is mentioned in the mind-contemplation of the Satipatth膩na Sutta (M. 10). -
As mahaggat膩rammana, it is the 'developed mental object' of those absorptions and is mentioned in the 'object triad' of the Abhidhamma schedule and Dhs. (s. Guide, p. 6).
Therav膩da 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).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarymahaggata : (adj.) become great; lofty.
Pali is the language of the Tipi峁璦ka, which is the sacred canon of Therav膩da Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha鈥檚 speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Mahanta, Gata.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Mahaggata, Mahanta-gata; (plurals include: Mahaggatas, gatas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by N膩rada Thera)
Sublime Consciousness < [Chapter II - Mental States]
Rootless Consciousness < [Chapter II - Mental States]
Formless-Sphere Consciousness < [Chapter I - Different Types of Consciousness]
Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
1.3.3. Citt膩nupassan膩鈥揅ontemplation of the Mind < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part III - Su帽帽ata Vagga < [(c) Uparipannasa Pali]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 33-34 - The Story of Venerable Meghiya < [Chapter 3 - Citta Vagga (Mind)]
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
Chapter 18 - Planes Of Existence < [Part 2 - Citta]
Appendix 2 - To Cetasika < [Appendix]
Chapter 20 - Associated Dhammas < [Part 2 - Citta]