Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c14.1028

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⁸⁰ E.g., M. i. 230. When the Buddha himself asked a question of any of his interrogators, they could not remain silent, but were bound to answer; a yakkha called Vajirapāṇi was always present to frighten those who did not wish to do so (e.g., M. i. 231). The Buddha was not over-anxious to get converts, and when his visitors declared themselves his followers he would urge them to take time to consider the matter—e.g., in the case of Acela Kassapa and Upāligahapati.