Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c6.785
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c6.785
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1. **Aṭṭhaka.**—A celebrated sage, composer and reciter of sacred runes, mentioned together with nine others,¹ as the ancient ṛṣis of the brahmins. They abstained from food at unseasonable times. They were the first teachers of the Tevijja brahmins² and great sacrifices were conducted by them.³