Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c11.25
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c11.25
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It is said⁹ that the name Okkāka was given to the king because when he spoke light issued from his mouth like a torch (*kathanakāle ukkā viya mukhato pabhā niccharati*).