Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c6.3688
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c6.3688
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The story was told with reference to a novice who was ordained by a distinguished Elder. The Elder ill-treated the lad who, in exasperation, left the Order. The Elder persuaded him to return, but when this had happened twice again, the lad refused to come back.¹ The novice is identified with the monkey of the story.