Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c29.390
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c29.390
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v2.c29.390
Bimbisāra is generally referred to as Seniya Bimbisāra. The Commentaries²¹ explain Seniya as meaning “possessed of a large following” or as “belonging to the Seniyagotta,” and Bimbisāra as meaning “of a golden colour,” bimbī meaning gold.