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Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c14.1077

Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c14.1077

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**Gotamā.**—Mother of **Caṇḍakumāra** and chief queen of the king of Benares.¹ She is identified with **Mahāmāyā**.² She is sometimes also called **Gotamī**.³ 1. Gotamī, Gotamā.—See Mahā Pajāpatī Gotamī, Kisāgotamī, etc.