However, since it is long before Buddhism was introduced to Silla, it is likely that the Chinese character meaning was added later on.

In 94, when the adjacent Gaya confederacy attacked, Pasa sent 1,000 cavalry to respond.

When the Gaya attacked again two years later, he personally led a force of 5,000 to another victory.

Pasa was subsequently appeased by an emissary from Gaya, but maintained superiority over the confederacy.

In 101, the Wolseong royal fortress was first constructed and would continue to be used until the fall of Silla.