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Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c6.507

Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c6.507

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**Accharā Sutta.**—Connected with a monk, who, through over-exertion, died as he leaned against the terrace-post. His life-work unfinished, he is born in Tāvatiṃsa leaning against a door-post. Accosted by the nymphs with song and music, he thinks he is yet a monk till they bring a cheval-glass and reveal to him his figure. In disappointment he seeks the Master, who preaches to him.¹