Tribes in Ancient India c53.74

c53.74

The minds of the Śākya royal princes and nobles were so enlightened by the Buddha that they were able to realise ‘the perfect fruit of righteousness’.¹ Nandupananda and Kuṇḍadana, two principal nobles, and other persons of the Śākya clan became recluses.² Upāli, son of Atali, followed their example. Then the other princes and the sons of the chief minister renounced the world.³ At the request of the Buddha, many Śākyas became recluses, and were well provided for.⁴ The life of the Śākya recluse was so attractive that Sumaṅgala (reborn in a poor family) became a recluse. The recluses were respected for their simplicity of life.⁵ There was a residence at Kapilavastu provided by the community for recluses of all schools.⁶