Charumati :- Charumati was a daughter of Indian emperor Ashoka through a concubine and the adopted daughter of his first wife Empress Asandhimitra. She was trained in nursing by her. She was married to a Nepalese prince Devapala Kshatriya in Kathmandu.[1] She is credited to have founded the monastery of Chabahil (called Charumati Vihara), which is one of the oldest Buddhist monastery of Nepal. She is believed to have taken care of her father in his last years of life and accompanied him through his Buddhist pilgrimage along with Upagupta. While scripture had described her and emperor Ashoka visiting Nepal,
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Saṅghamittā
Saṅghamittā ) was the grand daughter of Emperor Bindusara and daughter of Emperor Ashoka and his wife, Vidisha Devi. Together with Mahinda, her brother, she entered an order of Buddhist monks.
| Born | In the 3rd century B.C. (281 BC (?)) Ujjeni, Ashokan Period, India |
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| Died | Age 79 Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka |
| Cause of death | Old age |
| Resting place | Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Sanghamitrā (Sanskrit) |
| Education | Buddhist religion |
| Alma mater | Preceptor Ayupālā |
| Known for | establishing Theravāda Buddhist nunnery in Sri Lanka |
| Religion | Theravada Buddhism |
| Spouse(s) | Aggibrahmā |
| Children | Son – Sumana |
| Parent(s) | Emperor Ashoka (Father) Devi (Mother) |
| Awards | Arahat Therī credited with establishing the Bhikkhuni Lineage – the Order of Nuns in Sri Lanka |
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Early life
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Sangamitta's parents were the Emperor Ashoka and his consort Vidisa Devi (first wife who belonged to the Vaishya caste and who was a Buddhist). Her birth in 285 BC, as popularly known in published texts was as the second child of Ashoka and younger sister of brother Mahindra. She was born in Ujjeini (present day Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh inIndia). Her mother did not join Ashoka when he was crowned and her two children had embraced Buddhism. She was married at the age of 14 to Agribrahmi, a nephew of Emperor Ashoka, who was also an Arhant. She had a son, Saamanera Sumana who also later became an Arhant and went along with his uncle Mahindra to Sri Lanka to preach Buddhism. Her teacher was Ayupala. She was ordained at the age of 18 into Theravada Buddhism Order by their preceptor Dhammapala. Her brother was also ordained at the same time. With her dedicated perseverance to Dhamma she became an Arhant Theri and resided in Pataliputra (now known as Patna) |
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Ashoka Emperor of magadha
As a Buddhist emperor, Ashoka believed that Buddhism is beneficial for all human beings as well as animals and plants, so he built a number of stupas, Sangharama, viharas, chaitya, and residences for Buddhist monks all over South Asia and Central Asia. According to the Ashokavadana, he ordered the construction of 84,000 stupas to house the Buddhas relics.[23] In the Aryamanjusrimulakalpa, Ashoka takes offerings to each of these stupas traveling in a chariot adorned with precious metals.[23] He gave donations to viharas and mathas. He sent his only daughter Sanghamitra and son Mahindra to spread Buddhism in Sri Lanka (then known as Tamraparni). Ashoka also sent many prominent Buddhist monks (bhikshus) Sthaviras like Madhyamik Sthavira to modern Kashmir and Afghanistan; Maharaskshit Sthavira to Syria, Persia / Iran, Egypt, Greece, Italy and Turkey; Massim Sthavira to Nepal, Bhutan, China and Mongolia; Sohn Uttar Sthavira to modern Cambodia, Laos, Burma (old name Suvarnabhumi for Burma and Thailand), Thailand and Vietnam; Mahadhhamarakhhita stahvira to Maharashtra (old name Maharatthha); Maharakhhit Sthavira and Yavandhammarakhhita Sthavira toSouth India.
Ashoka also invited Buddhists and non-Buddhists for religious conferences. He inspired the Buddhist monks to compose the sacred religious texts, and also gave all types of help to that end. Ashoka also helped to develop viharas (intellectual hubs) such as Nalanda and Taxila. Ashoka helped to construct Sanchi and Mahabodhi Temple. Ashoka also gave donations to non-Buddhists. As his reign continued his even-handedness was replaced with special inclination towards Buddhism.[34] Ashoka helped and respected both Sramans (Buddhists monks) and Brahmins (Vedic monks). Ashoka also helped to organise the Third Buddhist council (c. 250 BCE) at Pataliputra (today's Patna). It was conducted by the monk Moggaliputta-Tissa who was the spiritual teacher of the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka.
It is well known that Ashoka sent dütas or emissaries to convey messages or letters, written or oral (rather both), to various people. The VIth Rock Edict about "oral orders" reveals this. It was later confirmed that it was not unusual to add oral messages to written ones, and the content of Ashoka's messages can be inferred likewise from the XIIIth Rock Edict: They were meant to spread his dhammavijaya, which he considered the highest victory and which he wished to propagate everywhere (including far beyond India). There is obvious and undeniable trace of cultural contact through the adoption of the Kharosthi script, and the idea of installing inscriptions might have travelled with this script, as Achaemenid influence is seen in some of the formulations used by Ashoka in his inscriptions. This indicates to us that Ashoka was indeed in contact with other cultures, and was an active part in mingling and spreading new cultural ideas beyond his own immediate walls.[35]
In his edicts, Ashoka mentions some of the people living in Hellenic countries as converts to Buddhism, although no Hellenic historical record of this event remains:
The 'Great Stupa' at Sanchi is the oldest structure and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka the Great in the 3rd century BCE. Its nucleus was a hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha. It was crowned by the chatra, a parasol-like structure symbolising high rank. A pillar of finely polished sandstone was also erected. The old stupa was later covered when it was expanded. The bottom part of the pillar still stands. The upper parts of the pillar are placed under a canopy nearby. The pillar has an Ashokan inscription (Schism Edict) and an inscription in the ornamental Sankha Lipi from the Gupta period.
The 'Great Stupa' at Sanchi is the oldest structure and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka the Great in the 3rd century BCE. Its nucleus was a hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha. It was crowned by the chatra, a parasol-like structure symbolising high rank. A pillar of finely polished sandstone was also erected. The old stupa was later covered when it was expanded. The bottom part of the pillar still stands. The upper parts of the pillar are placed under a canopy nearby. The pillar has an Ashokan inscription (Schism Edict) and an inscription in the ornamental Sankha Lipi from the Gupta period.
The Great Ashoka
Ashoka,Emperor of Magadha :-
Ashoka Maurya, commonly known as Ashoka and also as Ashoka the Great, was an Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty who ruled almost all of the Indian subcontinent from circa 269 BCE to 232 BCE.
Born: August 304 BC, Pataliputra
Died: 232 BC, Pataliputra
Parents: Shubhadrangi, Bindusara
Spouse: Maharani Devi (m. 286 BC), Rani Padmavati (m. 266 BC)
Siblings: Susima
Children: Mahinda, Sangamitta, Kunala, Tivala, Charumati, Jaluka.
Karuvaki :-
Karuvaki, also referred to as Kaurwaki was Empress of the Maurya Empire as the consort of Emperor Ashoka. She was the mother of Ashoka's second son, Prince Tivala.
Born: KalingaChildren: Tivala
Did Ashoka’s Mother Stay Away From the Palace for Long?
While the exact story is not known, legend illustrates that Ashoka’s mother was away from the Palace of Pataliaputra because of the scheming that was going in and around the Palace. However, her wait ended after which she gave birth to a son. The moment her son was born she said now I’m shoka mukt (devoid of any sorrow now) – This is how her son was named as Ashoka. Ashoka was born in the palace unlike shown in the serial.
Ashoka Maurya, commonly known as Ashoka and also as Ashoka the Great, was an Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty who ruled almost all of the Indian subcontinent from circa 269 BCE to 232 BCE.
Born: August 304 BC, Pataliputra
Died: 232 BC, Pataliputra
Parents: Shubhadrangi, Bindusara
Spouse: Maharani Devi (m. 286 BC), Rani Padmavati (m. 266 BC)
Siblings: Susima
Children: Mahinda, Sangamitta, Kunala, Tivala, Charumati, Jaluka.
Karuvaki :-
Karuvaki, also referred to as Kaurwaki was Empress of the Maurya Empire as the consort of Emperor Ashoka. She was the mother of Ashoka's second son, Prince Tivala.
Born: KalingaChildren: Tivala
Did Ashoka’s Mother Stay Away From the Palace for Long?
While the exact story is not known, legend illustrates that Ashoka’s mother was away from the Palace of Pataliaputra because of the scheming that was going in and around the Palace. However, her wait ended after which she gave birth to a son. The moment her son was born she said now I’m shoka mukt (devoid of any sorrow now) – This is how her son was named as Ashoka. Ashoka was born in the palace unlike shown in the serial.
subhadrangi ashoka mother Interesting Facts About Subhadrangi – Ashoka’s Mother
What is the Various Names of Ashoka’s Mother?
Different text and chronicles call Ashoka’s mother by various names. While, she is mainly known by her name Subhadrangi as per Avadana text, the Divyavadana call her by name Janapadakalyani. In the serial Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, Bindusar is seen addressing her as Dharma which is also one of her names. In addition, she is also known as Queen Aggamahesi.
Different text and chronicles call Ashoka’s mother by various names. While, she is mainly known by her name Subhadrangi as per Avadana text, the Divyavadana call her by name Janapadakalyani. In the serial Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, Bindusar is seen addressing her as Dharma which is also one of her names. In addition, she is also known as Queen Aggamahesi.
pallavi subash ashoka mother dharma Interesting Facts About Subhadrangi – Ashoka’s Mother
How Did Ashoka’s Mother Die?
In the serial Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, it is shown that Devi Dharma died in a brutal attack. Though, everybody knows that she died, Ashoka is not ready to believe. This incident in the serial makes us wonder – when and how did Ashoka’s mother die? However, there is no written or oral record that can give us a brief description of her death.
In the serial Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, it is shown that Devi Dharma died in a brutal attack. Though, everybody knows that she died, Ashoka is not ready to believe. This incident in the serial makes us wonder – when and how did Ashoka’s mother die? However, there is no written or oral record that can give us a brief description of her death.
devi dharma ashoka serial Interesting Facts About Subhadrangi – Ashoka’s Mother
But since Vitashoka, Ashoka’s younger brother is highly assumed to be Subhadrangi’s son; one can only assume that the death of Dharma was not as early as this. So, you can expect a twist in the tale that it was Nirjala (Chanakya’s most trusted spy) who died in the attack, and not Ashoka’s mother Dharma.
There is no record of Dharma’s death as such. So, this gives creatives (of novel, TV Serial, Bollywood movie) enough independence to decide her death sequence…
By: Deepti Verma
Sunday, 5 July 2015
Samrat Ashoka ,
Did Ashoka’s Mother Stay Away From the Palace for Long?
While the exact story is not known, legend illustrates that Ashoka’s mother was away from the Palace of Pataliaputra because of the scheming that was going in and around the Palace. However, her wait ended after which she gave birth to a son. The moment her son was born she said now I’m shoka mukt (devoid of any sorrow now) – This is how her son was named as Ashoka. Ashoka was born in the palace unlike shown in the serial.
What is the Various Names of Ashoka’s Mother?
Different text and chronicles call Ashoka’s mother by various names. While, she is mainly known by her name Subhadrangi as per Avadana text, the Divyavadana call her by nameJanapadakalyani. In the serial Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, Bindusar is seen addressing her as Dharma which is also one of her names. In addition, she is also known as Queen Aggamahesi.
How Did Ashoka’s Mother Die?
In the serial Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, it is shown that Devi Dharma died in a brutal attack. Though, everybody knows that she died, Ashoka is not ready to believe. This incident in the serial makes us wonder – when and how did Ashoka’s mother die? However, there is no written or oral record that can give us a brief description of her death.
But since Vitashoka, Ashoka’s younger brother is highly assumed to be Subhadrangi’s son; one can only assume that the death of Dharma was not as early as this. So, you can expect a twist in the tale that it was Nirjala (Chanakya’s most trusted spy) who died in the attack, and not Ashoka’s mother Dharma.
There is no record of Dharma’s death as such. So, this gives creatives (of novel, TV Serial, Bollywood movie) enough independence to decide her death sequence…
By: Deepti Verma
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