Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c23.976

v1.c23.976

The story was related in reference to a rich man of Sāvatthi who joined the Order after his wife's death. But he continued to enjoy all kinds of luxuries until, arraigned before the Buddha, he pulled off his robes and stood only in his waist-cloth. The Buddha told him it was not the first time he had had to show him the error of his ways. He is identified with the water demon, Ānanda with Suriya, and Sāriputta with Canda.¹