Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c38.213

v2.c38.213

Of the Seven Treasures of a Cakkavatti, the Cakkaratana (q.v.) is the chief. When he has traversed the Four Continents—Pubbavideha, Jambudīpa, Aparagoyāna and Uttarakuru—accompanied by the Cakkaratana, received the allegiance of all the inhabitants and admonished them to lead the righteous life, he returns to his own native city. After the Wheel, other Treasures make their appearance: first the Elephant, *Hatthiratana*; it is either the youngest of the *Chaddanta-kula* or the oldest of the *Uposatha-kula*. Next the Horse, *Assaratana*, named Valāhaka, all-white with crow-black head, and dark mane, able to fly through the air. Then the *Veḷuriya*-gem from *Vepullapabbata*, with eight facets, the finest of its species, shedding light for a league around. This is followed by the Woman, belonging either to the royal family of Madda or of Uttarakuru, desirable in every way, both because of her physical beauty and her virtuous character. Then the Treasurer (*Gahapati*) possessed of marvellous vision, enabling him to discover treasures, and then the Adviser (*Parināyaka*), who is generally the Cakkavatti’s eldest son.²