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Veṭhadīpaka


1. Veṭhadīpaka.- The brahmin of Veṭhadīpa, who claimed an eighth share of the Buddha’s relics. D.ii.165, 167.
2. Veá¹­hadÄ«paka.- The king of Veá¹­hadÄ«pa and friend of the king of Allakappa. They left the world together and became ascetics in the HimÄlaya. Veá¹­hadÄ«paka died and was reborn in the deva world. He then visited his friend, and, learning that he had been troubled by elephants, taught him a charm to ward off any harm which might come from them. This charm Udena later learnt from Allakappa. DhA.i.163f.

Dictionary of PÄli Proper Names • G.P. Malalasekera

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