[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Dictionary of Pali Proper Names](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937) › v1.c8.83 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c8.83 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c8.83 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c8.83](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c8.83) 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 - [Previous: v1.c8.82](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c8.82) - [Next: v1.c8.84](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c8.84) - [Up: v1.c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c8.83](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c8.83) · Pramāṇa