Bhikkhadāyaka Thera. An arahant. Ninety four kappas ago he gave a spoonful of food to Siddhattha Buddha. Eighty seven kappas ago he was king seven times under the name of Mahārenu (Ap.i.140). He is probably identical with Godhika Thera. ThagA.i.124.

Dictionary of Pali Proper Names, G P Malalasekera (1899-1973), which is available as printed version from