Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c12.2496

v1.c12.2496

Two verses of deep significance ascribed to Kumāra-Kassapa are found in the *Theragāthā*.⁷ Although it is said that he was a very eloquent speaker, the examples given of his preaching are extremely scanty. The *Aṅguttara Commentary*⁸ states that the Buddha gave him his title from the skilful way in which he argued with Pāyāsi, as related in the Pāyāsi Sutta (*q.v.*); but this cannot be correct for, according to Dhammapāla,⁹ the events of the Pāyāsi Sutta took place after the Buddha’s death. The Sutta, however, does justify Kassapa’s reputation.¹⁰