Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c18.564

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The vihāra is almost always referred to as *Jetavane Anāthapiṇḍikassa Ārāma*. The Commentaries²⁶ say that this was deliberate,²⁷ in order that the names of both earlier and later owners might be recorded and that people might be reminded of two men, both very generous in the cause of the Religion, so that others might follow their example. The vihāra is sometimes referred to as *Jetārāma*.²⁸