Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.1327

v2.c31.1327

2. Mahātissa.—Called Vanavāsi-Mahātissa. He was a colleague of Alindakavāsi-Mahāphussadeva of Ceylon, and witnessed Sakka and other deities waiting on the latter in recognition of his holiness. Mahātissa perceived only the radiance of the devas and questioned Phussadeva, who did not, however, give a direct answer.¹