[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) › v2.c27.2338 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c27.2338 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c27.2338 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c27.2338](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27.2338) In the time of Kassapa Buddha he was a brahmin versed in the three Vedas who, having heard the doctrine and given alms, was reborn in the deva-world. Thereafter, scorning birth in the womb of a woman, he sprang to life in a lotus which grew in a pond in Himavā. An ascetic saw the lotus, adopted the boy, and taught him the Vedas. The king was pleased with his great learning, and gave him Ukkaṭṭhā as a mark of great favour. The name of Pokkharasāti was given to him owing to his birth in a lotus. - [Previous: v2.c27.2337](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27.2337) - [Next: v2.c27.2339](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27.2339) - [Up: v2.c27](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27.2338](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27.2338) · Pramāṇa