[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Dictionary of Pali Proper Names](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937) › v1.c12.2496 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c12.2496 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c12.2496 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c12.2496](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.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 - [Previous: v1.c12.2495](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c12.2495) - [Next: v1.c12.2497](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c12.2497) - [Up: v1.c12](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c12) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c12.2496](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c12.2496) · Pramāṇa