Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c26.114
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c26.114
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v2.c26.114
The story was related in reference to a monk who was charged before the Buddha with possessing too many clothes. On being questioned by the Buddha, he removed all his clothes and stood naked in the assembly. The people expressed disgust at his behaviour, and he became a layman. He is identified with the peacock of the story.¹