Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c15.17

v1.c15.17

1. Ghaṭikāra Sutta.—Preached during a tour in Kosala. The Buddha turned off the main road and, when he came to the spot which had once been Vehaliṅga, he smiled. Being asked by Ānanda the reason for his smile, the Buddha related to him and to the monks the story of Ghaṭikāra, the potter of Vehaliṅga, as given above.¹ It is said² that the Buddha wished to make known to the monks the great piety of Ghaṭikāra. The sutta was repeated at a shrine near Todeyya, which was being worshipped by the people without their knowing its significance. The Buddha related the sutta and explained that the shrine was the thūpa of Kassapa Buddha.³ 2. Ghaṭikāra Sutta.—Relates the visit of Ghaṭikāra Mahā Brahmā to the Buddha at Jetavana and the ensuing conversation.¹