Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c27.150

v2.c27.150

Pajjunna.—A devarāja, the god of rain. He was subject to the will of Sakka, and the books contain instances of his causing rain to fall at the command of Sakka.¹ He was also influenced by the exercise of sacca-kiriyā (protestation of truth).² Buddhaghosa³ describes him as Vassavalāhaka, and says that he was an inhabitant of the Cātummahārājika world. Kokanaḍā and Culla Kokanaḍā were his daughters.⁴ Pajjunna is mentioned among the Mahāyakkhas to be invoked in time of need,⁵ and he was present at the preaching of the Mahāsamaya Sutta.⁶