Chattadāyaka Thera

An arahant. Ninety-four kappas ago he was a king and his son became a Pacceka Buddha.

One day, while seeking his son, he came across his funeral pyre; he worshipped it and placed over it his parasol as a mark of respect.

Twenty-five kappas ago he was king seven times under the name of Mahāraha. Ap.i.244f.

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