Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c9.73

v1.c9.73

The Buddha once stated that Ugga was possessed of eight special and wonderful qualities. One of the monks, hearing the Buddha’s statement, went to Ugga and asked him what these qualities were. Ugga replied that he was not aware of what the Buddha had in mind and proceeded to explain eight wonderful things that had happened to him, viz.: (1) As soon as he saw the Buddha, his state of drunkenness vanished and he made obeisance to the Buddha, who talked to him on various topics, such as *dāna*, *sīla*, etc. (2) When the Buddha saw that Ugga’s mind was ready, he preached to him the Four Truths, which he understood and realised. (3) He had had four young and beautiful wives; when he took the vow of celibacy, he made ample provision for them; for one of them he obtained the husband of her choice, because she so desired, and this he did with no tinge of jealousy. (4) All his immense wealth he shared with men of good and lovely conduct. (5) On whatever monk he waited, he did it with whole-heartedness; to the monk’s preaching he listened earnestly; if the monk did not preach, Ugga himself taught him the doctrine. (6) Devas told him of the different attainments of various monks, but he gave to all alike, without distinction. (7) He felt no pride that he should hold converse with devas. (8) He did not worry about death because the Buddha had assured him that he would never more return to this world.