A young brahmin (Kappakamāra) who was the Bodhisatta. He later became a sage and the disciple and friend of Kesava. For his story see the Kesava Jātaka (J.iii.142 ff). The story is also referred to in the Baka Jātaka (J.iii.361; DhA.i.342 f), and mentioned in the Saṃyuttanikāya (S.i.144; SA.i.164; MA.i.555), where Baka Brahma is identified with Kappa’s teacher, Kesava. v.l. Kappaka.