Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c9.864
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c9.864
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1. Upacālā.—Sister of Sāriputta (his other sisters being Cālā, Sisūpacālā) and mother of Upacālā. When Sāriputta left the world to join the Order of monks, his three sisters followed his example and became nuns. It is said that when Upacālā was taking her siesta in Andhavana, Māra tried to arouse in her sensual desires, but she vanquished him and became an arahant. Her conversation with Māra is recorded in the *Therīgāthā*.¹