Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c21.211
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c21.211
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According to the Theragāthā Commentary,² Tapassu and Bhalluka were brothers, sons of a caravan leader of **Pokkharavati**. Some time later they visited the Buddha at Rājagaha, where he preached to them; Tapassu, thereupon, became a Sotāpanna, while Bhalluka entered the Order and became an arahant.