Shalaka

Shalaka refers to a Sanskrit term used in Hindu texts to describe a specific type of sectarian or social group. The term is often associated with the early Buddhist movement in India, particularly during the lifetime of the Buddha.

Shalaka is described as a community or group that adheres to a particular path or teaching. These groups were said to exercise significant influence over the Buddha, who at times would accept their invitation to preach to their members.

The Shalaka people, as they are commonly known, are generally believed to belong to the vaishya or merchant class of ancient Indian society. Their influence and reach extended into the life of the Buddha, who at one point accepted their invitation to live in their digs or viharas.

Interactions between the Shalaka people and the Buddha are represented in several early Buddhist Pali suttas. These texts depict the Shalaka as holding key positions within the wider framework of ancient Indian society. They occupied a prominent place in the ongoing struggles for power and understanding that occurred during this period.

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