Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c7.311

v1.c7.311

Thus, for instance, a conversation with Pasenadi Kosala on *Kalyāṇamittatā* is repeated and the Buddha explains its importance (S. i. 87-9; v. 2-3); Ānanda tells the Buddha about his visit to the **Paribbajakārāma** in **Kosambi** and what he there heard about a bhikkhu being called *niddasa* after twelve years of celibacy. The Buddha thereupon expounds the seven *niddasavatthu* (A. iv. 37 ff.). The account conveyed by Ānanda of **Udāyī** preaching to a large crowd leads to an exposition of the difficulties of addressing large assemblies and the qualities needed to please them (A. iii. 184). A conversation between Udāyī and the carpenter **Pañcakaṅga** on feelings is overheard by Ānanda and reported to the Buddha, who gives a detailed explanation of his views on the subject (S. iv. 222 f.; M. i. 397 f.). The same thing happens when Ānanda mentions to the Buddha talks he had heard between **Sāriputta** and the Pāribbājakas (S. ii. 35-7) and between the same Elder and **Bhūmiya** (S. ii. 39-41). Sometimes—as in the case of the upāsikā **Migasālā** (A. iii. 347; v. 137)—Ānanda would answer questions put to him as best he could, and seek the Buddha's advice and corrections of his interpretation of the Doctrine.