Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c8.94
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c8.94
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The scene of his pleasures is in the Nandana pleasaunce,¹³ and his is the ideal enjoyment of pleasure, surrounded by friends¹⁴ and by adoring wives.¹⁵ The gods of Tāvatimsa are called Inda-purohitā, because, with Inda as their chief, they seek to promote the welfare of gods and men.¹⁶ Inda is called Tidivapuravara and Suravaratara.¹⁷ His capital is Masakkasāra.¹⁸