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# Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c23.1116

Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c23.1116

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### [v1.c23.1116](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c23.1116)

Doṇamukha.—The elephant sent by Prince Mahāpāduma of Kumudanagara, at Soṇa's request, to kill Piyadassī Buddha. The Buddha spoke to the elephant and so won him over.¹ Cf. Nāḷāgiri.

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## Cites (1)

- [Buddhavaṃsa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.theravada.sp.khuddaka.buddhavamsa.14.6) — Pāli

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