Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c13.47
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c13.47
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**Khaṇḍadeviyāputta.**—A monk, one of the associates of Devadatta, mentioned with Kokālika, Kaṭamoraka Tissa and Samuddadatta. They helped Devadatta in his attempt to cause a rift in the Sangha.¹ Khaṇḍadeviyāputta defended Devadatta when others blamed him² and was held in great esteem by Thullanandā.³ The Khuddakapāṭha Commentary⁴ mentions him in a list of wicked persons, together with those mentioned above, Ciñcamāṇavikā, and the brother of Dīghavidassa.