Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c27.142

v2.c27.142

2. **Pajāpati.**—One of the kings of the devas, mentioned with **Sakka**, **Varuṇa**, **Isāna**, etc.¹ **Buddhaghosa** says² that he, among the gods, was like **Sakka** in looks and that he lived to the same age, but in the assembly he occupied the second seat. He is sometimes mentioned with **Brahmā**, as distinct from him.³ In the **Āṭānāṭiya Sutta**⁴ he is mentioned among the **Mahāyakkhas**, to be invoked by followers of the Buddha in times of danger. ¹ S. i. 219; D. i. 244; in J. v. 28 he is mentioned with Varuṇa and Soma; see also D. ii. 274; DA iii. 709. ² SA. i. 262. ³ J. vi. 568, 571; M. i. 140, 327, 329. ⁴ D. iii. 204.