Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c6.2788
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c6.2788
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**Araṇadipiya Thera.**—An arahant. Ninety-four kappas ago he had been a *deva*, and coming back to earth had, with great devotion, lighted five lamps for the use of others. As a result, fifty-five kappas ago he was born as a king, **Samantacakkhu**¹ (*v.l.* **Apaṇṇad**°, **Araṇṇad**°).