Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c23.933

v1.c23.933

¹⁹ One of the Milinda dilemmas (200 ff.) is as follows: “Why should Devadatta, who was so wicked, have been, time after time, superior in power to the Bodhisatta?” A list of such instances is given. Nāgasena’s reply is that Devadatta did several good deeds, such as protecting the poor, building bridges, etc.