Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c21.872

v1.c21.872

**Tekiechakārī** (°kāni) Thera.—He was the son of the brahmin Subandhu, and was so-called because he was brought safely into the world with the aid of physicians. When Tekiechakārī was grown up his father, by his wisdom and policy, incurred the jealousy and suspicion of Cāṇakka, minister of Caṇḍagutta, who had him thrown into prison. Tekiechakārī, in his fright, fled, and, taking refuge with a forest-dwelling monk, entered the Order and dwelt in the open air, never sleeping and heedless of heat and cold. Māra, in the guise of a cowherd, tried to tempt him, but he developed insight and became an arahant.