Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c9.925

v1.c9.925

Upatissa Sutta.—Preached by Sāriputta. He tells the monks that there is nothing in the whole world, a change in which would cause him sorrow. Not even a change regarding the Buddha, he emphasises, in answer to a question by Ānanda.¹ 1. Upatissagāma.—A brahmin village near Rājagaha. It was the birthplace of Sāriputta.¹ Its real name was Nāḷaka (q.v.), but it was called Upatissagāma, evidently because its chieftains belonged to the Upatissa clan. It is probable that Sāriputta’s father, who was head of the village (gāmasāmi), was also called Upatissa.²