Mucilinda (Sanskrit: मुचिलिन्द; Pali: Mucalinda) is a nāga who protected Śākyamuni Buddha from the elements after his enlightenment. [2] It is said that six weeks after Gautama Buddha began meditating under the Bodhi Tree, the heavens darkened for seven days, and a prodigious rain descended.

Feb 24, 2010 · Mucalinda, Muchalinda or Mucilinda is the name of a naga (a snake like being), who protected the Buddha from the elements after his enlightenment. It is said that four weeks after the Buddha began meditating under the Bodhi Tree, the heavens darkened for seven days, and a prodigious rain descended.

Then Mucalinda the naga-king left his dwelling place and having encircled the Lord's body seven times with his coils, he stood with his great hood spread over the Lord's head (thinking) to protect the Lord from cold and heat, from gadflies, mosquitoes, wind, sun, …

Then the Dragon-King Mucalinda, with the passing of those seven days, 06 having understood that the sky was now clear, without a cloud, after unravelling his coils from the Gracious One's body, withdrawing his own form, and creating the appearance of a young brāhmaṇa, stood in front of the Gracious One, revering the Gracious One with raised ...

Mucalinda, Muchalinda or Mucilinda is the name of a naga (a snake-like being), who protected the Buddha from the elements after his enlightenment. It is said that four weeks after Śākyamuni Buddha began meditating under the Bodhi tree, the heavens darkened for seven days, and a prodigious rain descended.

Feb 26, 2025 · Mucalinda (मुचलिन्द) (son of Mahāmucala and father of Sāgara) is the name of an ancient king from the Solar dynasty (sūryavaṃśa) and a descendant of M...

Dec 31, 2024 · Muchalinda, the serpent king, is a significant figure in Buddhist mythology, known for protecting Gautama Buddha from the evils after his enlightenment. This article explores the development of Muchalinda's character, his artistic representations, and the archaeological significance of the Muchalinda image discovered in Ganiapali, Odisha.

Oct 6, 2024 · Mucalinda in Buddhism symbolizes the Naga king who shielded Gautama Buddha during meditation and represents the sacred site of retreat, enhancing the connection between spiritual protection and serene contemplation.

Mucalinda. A lake in Himavā, north of Nālicapabbata. Vessantara and his family passed it on their way to Vankagiri, which was near by (J.vi.518, 519, there is a description of it at J.vi.534 and again at 539).

Dec 19, 2024 · Mucalinda is a significant figure in Buddhist mythology known for its connection to the life of the Buddha. This mythical being is often depicted as a large serpent or naga, and it plays a vital role in the story of Siddhartha Gautama’s enlightenment.