Biography (ජීවිත කථාව)
Birth and family
Nārada was born in a noble royal city. His father was King Sumedha, and his mother was Queen Anomavatī. He belonged to the Kshatriya class.
Era and lifespan
Nārada lived in a distant past kalpa. In his time, the average human lifespan was 90,000 years. His own lifespan was recorded as 90,000 years.
Renunciation and enlightenment
After seeing the four sights, Nārada renounced worldly life. He attained enlightenment under the mahā‑sāla tree, rediscovering the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
Teachings and disciples
His first sermon was delivered at a great park to his first disciples. His chief disciples were Sumaṅgala and Varuna. His attendant monk was Uttara. His Sangha grew vast, with countless arahants attaining liberation.
Symbolic meaning (සංකේතමය අර්ථය)
Nārada symbolizes wisdom and compassionate guidance. His era reflects the Dharma’s power to illuminate minds and hearts, showing that true leadership is rooted in compassion and clarity.
Sources and Further Reading (මූලාශ්ර සහ වැඩිදුර කියවීම)
- Buddhavaṃsa — SuttaCentral (English)
- Buddhavaṃsa — SuttaCentral (Pāli)
- Nārada Buddha — Wikipedia
- Nārada Buddha — Dhamma Wiki