He was the son of a wealthy brahmin of Sāvatthi, and, following the example of Brahmāyu, Pokkharasāti, and other well-known brahmins, found faith in the Buddha and became a Stream-winner. He entered the Order and attained Arahantship in the Tonsure hall.

In the time of Vipassī Buddha he spent all his wealth in good deeds and was left poor. Even then he continued to wait on the Buddha and his monks and led a good life. Eight world-cycles ago he was a king named Sucintita. (Thag.vs.48; ThagA.i.119 f ). He is evidently to be identified with Veyyāvaccaka Thera of the Apadāna. Ap.i.138.