Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c8.83
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c8.83
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In the *Ayakūṭa Jātaka*,⁴ for example, Indra is called king of the gods (*devārāja*) in one verse, and in the next he is identified with Maghavā, husband of Sujā, and described as "devānam indo." Indra is most revered of the gods.⁵ He is free from old age and death, and is, therefore, the happiest type of king,⁶ a condition that could be attained by sacrifice.⁷ Alone he conquered the Asuras.⁸ He is spoken of as the lord of victors (*jayatam pati*),⁹ and he is the embodiment of the greatest valour.¹⁰