Valāhaka
OtherA breed of horses said to supply the steed of a Universal Monarch, prized as the noblest among animals for carrying its rider safely away from danger.
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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