Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c10.39

v1.c10.39

Ekadamsaniya Thera.—An arahant. In the time of Atthadassī Buddha, he was named Nārada-Kesava. He heard the Buddha preach and, gladdened by the sermon, did him homage. Seventeen kappas ago he became a king under the name of Amittatāpana (v.l. Amittavāsana ?).¹ He is probably identical with Pavittha Thera.² 1. Ekadīpiya Thera.—An arahant. Ninety-four kappas ago he kept a lamp lighted all night near the thūpa built over the relics of Siddhattha Buddha. For seventy-seven kappas he was in heaven and was thirty-one times king of the devas. Twenty-eight times he was king among men. His body shone like the sun, and he could see a distance of one hundred leagues. His palace in heaven was called Ekadīpī. He entered the Order at the age of four (?) and in a fortnight became an arahant.¹