Navarattha, Navaraṭṭha, Nava-rattha: 1 definition

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Source: Wisdom Library: Buddhism

Navaraṭṭha (नवरट्ठ) is the son of Mahākusa: an ancient king from the Solar dynasty (sūryavaṃśa) and a descendant of Mahāsaṃmata, according to the Mahābuddhavaṃsa or Maha Buddhavamsa (the great chronicle of Buddhas) Anudīpanī chapter 1, compiled by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw. Kusa’s son was King Mahākusa. Mahākusa’s son was King Navaraṭṭha. Navaraṭṭha’s son was King Dasaraṭṭha.

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