Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c38.220
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c38.220
- Language
- English
v2.c38.220
In the earlier literature the term Cakkavatti seems to have been reserved for a World-ruler; but later three sorts of Cakkavattis are mentioned: *cakkavāla*- or *cāturanta-cakkavatti* (ruling over the four continents), dīpa-cakkavatti (ruling over one), and padesa-cakkavatti (over part of one).⁵