Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c12.813
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c12.813
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4. Kappa.—A young brahmin (Kappakumāra) who was the Bodhisatta. He later became a sage and the disciple and friend of Kesava. For his story see the *Kesava Jātaka*.¹ The story is also referred to in the *Baka-brahma Jātaka*,² and mentioned in the *Samyutta Nikāya*,³ where Baka-brahmā is identified with Kappa's teacher, Kesava. *v.l.* Kappaka.