Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c7.647
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c7.647
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Āyagadāyaka Thera.—An arahant. In a previous birth he worshipped with gladsome heart the thūpa of Sikhī Buddha and gave carpenters money to build an *āyāga*.¹ As a result he was born in deva worlds and could bring even the devas into subjection. He could produce rain at will.²