Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c34.37
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c34.37
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**Lakkhaṇa Sutta**.—The thirtieth sutta of the **Dīgha Nikāya**. It gives an account of the thirty-two special marks of the superman (*mahāpurisalakkhaṇāni*) which signify that their possessor will be either a world-emperor (*Cakkavatti*) or a Buddha. The sutta definitely states that these marks are entirely due to good deeds done in former births and can only be maintained in the present life by goodness.¹