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# Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c30.11

Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c30.11

- **Language:** English

### [v2.c30.11](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c30.11)

Bhagirasa.—A king of old, mentioned as having held great sacrifices; he could not, however, advance beyond the peta-world.¹ 1. Bhagu.—A famous sage (\*isi\*) of old.¹ He was one of the teachers who composed runes combined with the teachings of Kassapa Buddha.²

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