Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c6.3620

v1.c6.3620

The Buddha heard of their nefarious doings from a monk who had been sojourning in the district, and having convened a meeting of the Saṅgha, sent Sāriputta and Moggallāna, together with a number of other monks, (for the recalcitrants were passionate and violent), to carry out the Pabbājaniyakamma (Act of Banishment) against them. The deputation of the Saṅgha went to Kiṭāgiri and made an order that the Assaji-Punabbasukā should no longer dwell there, but the latter, instead of obeying the injunction, abused the monks, accusing them of partiality, and not only departed from Kiṭāgiri, but also left the Order. When the matter was reported to the Buddha the Pabbājaniyakamma revoked ("because it had served no purpose").²