Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c12.2752
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c12.2752
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Kuvera (Kubera).—King of Uttarakuru. His royal residence is Āḷakamandā and his citadel Visāṇa. His messengers are Tatoḷā, Tattoḷā, Tatotaḷā, Ojasi, Tejasi, Tatojasi, Sūra, Rāja, Arittha and Nemi. His lotus-lake is called Dharaṇī. His sons are all called Inda.¹ He rules over the northern clime and is lord of the Yakkhas, with a splendid retinue.² He is a follower of the Buddha.³ See Vessavaṇa.