Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c6.796
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c6.796
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Aṭṭhaka is generally identified with Aṣṭaka mentioned as the author of Rg-veda x. 104, unless the name be taken as a corrupt reading under which some representation of Atri may lurk.⁹ 2. Aṭṭhaka.—King. Mentioned in a list of kings who in times past had been unable to get beyond the domain of sense in spite of making great gifts and holding great sacrifices.¹