Rāmaneyyaka Thera

An arahant. He belonged to a wealthy family of Sāvatthi, and left the world impressed by the presentation of Jetavana. Dwelling in the forest, he practiced meditation, and, because of his attainments and charm, he was called Rāmaneyyaka. Once Māra tried to frighten him, but without success. The verse he uttered on that occasion is included in the Theragāthā (Thag. vs. 49).

In the time of Sikhī Buddha, he had offered him flowers. Twenty nine kappas ago he was king under the name of Sumedhayasa (v.l. Sumeghaghana) (ThagA.i.120f). He is probably identical with Minelapupphiya of the Apadāna. Ap.i.203f.

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