What is the meaning of Ajatasattu?
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Ajatashatru, Ajatashattu or Ajatasatru (Sanskrit: Ajātaśatru, Pāli: Ajātasattu; 492 to 460 BCE or early 5th century BCE) was one of the most important kings of the Haryanka dynasty of Magadha in East India.
Did Ajatashatru met Buddha?
Religion. Both the Jain and Buddhist sources claim that Ajatashatru followed their paths. Ajatashatru visited Gautama Buddha when he realised his mistake of executing his own father. He also supported the followers of all other religions who came to his kingdom of Magadha at that time.
Who is the father of Ajatashatru?
BimbisaraAjatashatru / FatherBimbisāra or Shrenika and Seniya in the Jain histories was a King of Magadha and belonged to the Haryanka dynasty. He was the son of Bhattiya. Wikipedia
Who was son of Bimbisara?
Ajatashatru
Jīvaka
Bimbisara/Sons
Who is Ajatashatru according to Gandhiji?
The correct answer is option 4. Gandhiji called Dr. Rajendra Prasad as ‘Ajatshatru – one who had no enemies’.
Why was Bimbisara killed?
However, there is also a legend which says Bimbisara took his own life after being imprisoned. Whatever the case, Bimbisara’s queen from the Kosala kingdom also died in a short while either in grief or by committing suicide. Ajatashatru soon realised his mistake and upon that, he supposedly met Gautama Buddha.
Who built Rajgriha?
Bimbisara himself
It is said that the city of Rajagriha was built by Bimbisara himself. The city was covered on all sides by five hills creating a natural fortification, and later on Bimbisara’s son, Ajatashatru covered the gaps with stone walls.
Why is Bimbisara called shrenik?
He was known as Shrenik as per the Jain texts, which means that he had a large standing army. He is supposed to be one of the first kings to have a large standing army. After becoming a king at the age of 15 years, he not only expanded the empire but also patronized both the rising religions at that time.
Which politician is known as Ajatshatru?
| Ajatshatru Singh | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 February 1966 Jammu |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Other political affiliations | Jammu & Kashmir National Conference |
Why did Ajatashatru visit the six teachers of Buddhism?
The Samannaphala Sutta states that Ajatashatru visited the six teachers to hear their doctrines and at last visited Buddha, an event Basham estimated to have taken place in 491 BC. Ajatashatru, also known as Kunika, was the son of Bimbisara.
What is the meaning of Ajatashatru?
Ajatashatru was thereby able to eradicate his evil karma and prolong his life. Concerning the Sanskrit name Ajatashatru, ajata means unborn, and shatru means enemy. Chinese translations of Buddhist scriptures interpret Ajatashatru as “Enemy before Birth ” or “Unborn Enemy.”
Who is Ajatasatru ( Kunika)?
Ajatasatru, also known as Kunika, was born to King Bimbisara, the ruler of Magadha kingdom, and Queen Chelna or Kosala Devi, as mentioned in Jainism and Buddhist records, though both the traditions referred the queen as Vaidehi.
Why was Ajatashatru’s life spared by Prasenajit?
After the murder of Bimbisara, Prasenajit took the city back. This resulted in a war between Ajatashatru and Prasenajit, in which Prasenajit was first defeated but became successful later. As Ajatashatru happened to be his nephew his life was spared.
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