The name of a future rebirth of the brahmin Śyāmaka, as mentioned in this sūtra, or possibly an epithet meant to refer to the Buddha and which could be translated “the lion of the Śākya clan”.

In Sanskrit, “Lion of the Śākyas,” an epithet for the Buddha.

“Śākya lion.” Synonymous with Śākyamuni, “Śākya sage.”

Literally, “Lion of the S̄ākyas,” this is the name under which Buddha Śākyamuni was prophesied for awakening by Buddha Dīpaṃkara.

An epithet of the Buddha Śākyamuni.

One of the epithets of the Buddha Śākyamuni.