Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c29.1003
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c29.1003
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v2.c29.1003
The names of several Brahmās occur in the books—e.g., Tudu, Nārada, Ghaṭikāra, Baka, Sanaṅkumāra and Sahampati.¹⁹ These are described as Mahā Brahmās. Mention is also made of Pacceka Brahmās—e.g., Subrahmā and Suddhavāsa.²⁰ Tudu is also sometimes described as a Pacceka Brahmā.²¹ Of the Pacceka Brahmās, Subrahmā and Suddhavāsa are represented as visiting another Brahmā, who was infatuated with his own power and glory, and as challenging him to the performance of miracles, excelling him therein and converting him to the faith of the Buddha.²² Tudu is spoken of as exhorting Kokālika to put his trust in Sāriputta and Moggallāna.²³