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Megha


1. Megha. A youth in the time of Dīpaṅkara Buddha. Hearing the Buddha prophesy the future of Sumedha, Megha entered the Order with him. He was a former birth of Dhammaruci Thera. Ap.ii.430.
2. Megha (v.l. Majjha). He was treasurer of SÄketa and father of AnopmÄ TherÄ«. ThigA.138.
3. Megha. A king of long ago; a previous birth of DhajadÄyaka Thera. Ap.i.109.
1. Megha Sutta. Just as a rain cloud makes all the dust in the air vanish, so does the practice of the Noble Eightfold Path destroy evil states. S.v.50.
2. Megha Sutta. Just as a strong wind disperses rain clouds, so does the Noble Eightfold Path disperse all Ill. S.v.50.

Dictionary of PÄli Proper Names • G.P. Malalasekera

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