Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c7.239
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c7.239
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He came to earth from *Tusita* and was born on the same day as the Bodhisatta, his father being *Amitodana* the *Sākyan*, brother of *Suddhodana*.¹ *Mahānāma* and *Anuruddha* (*q.v.*) were therefore his brothers (or probably step-brothers).