[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Dictionary of Pali Proper Names](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937) › v1.c14.39 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c14.39 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c14.39 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c14.39](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c14.39) The story was related by the Buddha to some lay-followers to encourage them in their observance of the uposatha.¹ Gaṅgamāla is mentioned as an example of a man who realised the evils of taṇhā and renounced desire.² - [Previous: v1.c14.38](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c14.38) - [Next: v1.c14.40](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c14.40) - [Up: v1.c14](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c14) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c14.39](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c14.39) · Pramāṇa