Sakka
Sakka, also transliterated Sakra, is the Pāli and Sanskrit name for Indra, the king of the gods in Hindu and Buddhist cosmology. In Buddhist tradition, Sakka is the ruler of the Devas inhabiting the heaven of the Thirty-Three and is commonly identified with Śakra. He is a prominent divine figure who interacts with Buddhas and humans in various texts, acting as a guardian of the celestial realm as well as a sponsor of the Dharma.
Etymology and role: The name Śakra derives from Sanskrit and means “the mighty one” or “the powerful
In Buddhist literature: Sakka appears in many sutras and Jataka tales. He is described as visiting the
In other traditions and iconography: In Hinduism, Indra is the ruler of the Devas in Svarga and
In modern usage, Sakka appears mainly in scholarly, liturgical, and cultural contexts within Buddhist traditions, where