Chetaka
Chetaka, also called King Chetaka or President Chetaka, was the representative of the Licchavi clan who ruled as a Republican President in Vaishali (India) reputed to have organised the Vajjian confederation of republics comprising the 9 Mallakis, 18 Gana Rajas of Kashi/Kosala and 9 Licchavi Republics.
| Chetaka | |
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| Dynasty | Licchavi |
| Religion | Jainism |
He was a 5th-century BC contemporary of Gautama Buddha and Jain Tirthankara Lord Mahavira. His system of government appears to have been a committee which elected a ceremonial king to act upon the committee's advice. His sister Trishala was married to Siddhartha and gave birth to the 24th Tirthankara Mahavira. His daughter Chellana married Bimbisara. Chetaka had 10 sons Dhandutt, Dhanprabh, Upendra, Sudutt, Sidutt, Sukumbojh, Akampan, Patangak, Prabhanjan, Prabhas.
Life
According to Jain text Uttarapurāṇa, Chetaka was the king of Vaishali and was a famous and complaisant king. He is mentioned as a staunch follower of Jainism.[1] According to the text, Chetaka had ten sons and seven daughters. His daughter Priyakarini (also known as Trishala) was married to Siddartha.[1] His daughter Chellana married Shrenik (also known as Bimbisara).[2]
See also
Citations
- Pannalal Jain 2015, p. 482.
- Pannalal Jain 2015, p. 484.
References
- Jain, Dr. Pannalal (2015), Uttarapurāṇa of Āchārya Guṇabhadra, Bhartiya Jnanpith, ISBN 978-81-263-1738-7
External links
- Dr. A. N. Upadhye. "MAHAVIRA AND HIS PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015.
- "Chetaka of Lichchavi". Archived from the original on 20 November 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2005.
- "Ancient Jain Tïrthas and historical places". Archived from the original on 17 July 2012.
- "Life of Vardhamana Mahavira". Archived from the original on 16 March 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2005.
- "Fort of King Vishal (Vaishali)". Archived from the original on 27 August 2004.
- "VAISALI". Archived from the original on 1 August 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2005.