Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c6.243
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c6.243
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**Aggivessana**.—Probably the name of a brahmin clan, the Agniveśyāyanas, and the Kṣatriyas who were so styled, took the name from their brahmin purohitas.¹ The name is used by the Buddha in addressing Saccaka Nigaṇṭhaputta,² and also Dīghanakha Paribbājaka.³ In the Dantabhūmi Sutta⁴ the novice Aciravata is thus addressed by Prince Jayasena, who visits him, and also by the Buddha.