Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c12.2540
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c12.2540
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Kumudadāyaka Thera.—An arahant. In Padumuttara’s time he was a bird named Kakudha in a lake in Himavā and offered the Buddha a lotus-flower. Sixteen hundred kappas ago he became king eight times under the name of Varuṇa.¹ He is probably identical with Malitavambha.² 1. **Kumudamāliya Thera.**—An arahant. In the time of **Atthadassī** he was a rakkhasa in a lake near Himavā and gave the Buddha a garland of flowers. Fifteen kappas ago he was king seven times under the name of **Sahassaratha**.¹