Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.84
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c36.84
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⁴ Śakra occurs many times in the Vedas as an adjective, qualifying gods (chiefly Indra), and is explained as meaning "able, capable." It is, however, not found as a name in pre-Buddhistic times.