Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c8.274
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c8.274
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2. Isidatta.—An equerry or chamberlain (thapati) of Pasenadi, King of Kosala. Isidatta is always mentioned with Purāṇa. Their duty was to look after the ladies of the king's harem when these went riding the elephant into the park. This often brought them into close contact with the ladies, and they confessed to the Buddha that it was difficult not to have evil thoughts regarding them.