Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.94
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c36.94
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v2.c36.94
In the Saṃyutta Nikāya¹³ the Buddha gives seven rules of conduct, which rules Sakka carried out as a human being, thus attaining to his celestial sovereignty. When the devas fight the Asuras¹⁴ they do so under the banner and orders of Sakka. Pajāpati, Varuṇa and Isāna are also mentioned as having been associated with him in supreme command.¹⁵