Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c14.1223
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c14.1223
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1. Gosāla Thera.—He came from a rich family of Magadha and made the acquaintance of Soṇakuṭikaṇṇa. When he heard that the latter had left the world, he too joined the Order and dwelt on the uplands near his native village. One day his mother gave him a meal of rice porridge with honey and sugar. After the meal, he made a great effort and won arahantship.