Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c7.248

v1.c7.248

⁶ Ānanda did, however, accept one of the two robes given by Pukkusa the Mallan to the Buddha (D. ii. 133); Buddhaghosa explains this by saying that Ānanda's period of service had now come to an end, and also he wished to be free from the accusation that even after having served the Buddha for twenty-five years, the Buddha had never made him any gift. It is further stated that Ānanda offered the robe to the Buddha later (DA. ii. 570).