Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c16.16

v1.c16.16

When a Cakkavatti dies or leaves the world, the Cakkaratana disappears from the sight of men for seven days; it gives warning of a Cakkavatti’s impending death by slipping from its place some time before the event.⁴ When his successor has lived righteously for seven days, it reappears.⁵