Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c7.156
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c7.156
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Atuma Thera.—The son of a seṭṭhi in Sāvatthi. When he grew up his mother proposed to find him a wife, but on account of his *upanissaya*, he left the world and was ordained. His mother tried to entice him back but he declared his great determination and, developing insight, became an arahant.¹