vasabha 1 · vasabha 2
Vasabha [the Sanskritic-Pāli form (*vr̥ṣabha) of the proper Pāli usabha (q.v. for etymology). Only in later (commentary) style under Sanskrit influence] a bull Miln 115 (rāja°); Pj II 40 (relation between usabha, vasabha and nisabha); Vv-a 83 (the same).
<b> <c c="#a00149">Vasabha</c> </b> <br>A monk whose Theragāthā verses speak of one who kills himself and others, and then address a certain Sujampati, saying that a brahmin has color on the inside. <c c="#3b6bd3">Thag.139–140</c> <br> <br> </deftext>
(masc, masc, from usabha) head bull; stud bull
(masc, masc, from usabha) name of an arahant monk