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Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c9.201

Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c9.201

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3. **Ujjaya.**—A brahmin. He once went to the Buddha and asked him if he thought well of sacrifices. The Buddha replied that he was opposed to sacrifices which involved the slaughter of animals, but sacrifices not necessitating butchery, such as, for instance, a long-established charity, an oblation for the welfare of the family, had his approval.¹