cātummahārājika

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Alternative forms

Etymology

Alternative form of cātumahārājika, which is cātumahārājā (the four Heavenly Kings) +‎ -ika. Gemination following cātu- is variable.

Adjective

cātummahārājika

  1. of the Four Heavenly Kings

Declension

Noun

cātummahārājika m

  1. (member of) the retinue of the Four Heavenly Kings

Usage notes

This noun is only used in the plural. The members of the retinue are devas.

Declension

References

Pali Text Society (1921–1925) “cātur˚”, in Pali-English Dictionary‎, London: Chipstead