Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c12.1444
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c12.1444
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From the story of Sāmaññakāni, given in the *Theragāthā Commentary*,² it would appear that Kātiyāna was, for some time, a *paribbājaka*. He was destitute, having, since the appearance of the Buddha, lost all his support from the laity. He therefore sought Sāmaññakāni and asked his advice, which he followed by joining the Order.