1. Manipújaka Thera. An arahant. Ninety four kappas ago he was an ascetic, and, having seen the Buddha (? Padumuttara), gave him a jewelled seat. Twelve kappas ago he was king eight times under the name of Sataramsí. Ap.i.190.
2. Manipújaka Thera. An arahant. He was once a Nága king in a lake in Himavá, and, having seen Padumuttara Buddha travelling through the air, he offered him the jewel which he wore round his throat, that being the only thing he had (Ap.ii.413f). He is probably identical with Mátangaputta Thera. ThagA.i.349.