Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.2964
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c36.2964
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1. Siva.—The name of a god.¹ A devaputta, named Siva, is mentioned in the Saṃyutta² as visiting the Buddha and speaking several verses on the benefit of consorting only with the good. It is interesting that Buddhaghosa makes no particular comment on the name in this context. In the *Samantapāsādikā*,³ however, he refers to the worship of the Sivaliṅga.