Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c16.864
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c16.864
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The story was related in reference to **Ānanda’s** attempt to offer his life in order to save the Buddha from being killed by the elephant **Nālāgiri** (*q.v.*). Channa is identified with the fowler, Sāriputta with the king, and Ānanda with Sumukha.¹