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Valāhaka

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転輪聖王の乗馬の供給源とされる馬の品種で、危険から乗り手を安全に運び去ることができるため、動物の中でも最も高貴なものとして尊ばれる。

A family of horses from which the Assaratana of a Cakkavatti is supplied (KhpA. 172; M.iii.174). He is best among animals, because he takes his rider away from all danger (MA.ii.616). Noble chargers come from the Valāhaka stock. DhA.iii.248.

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