Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c26.1255
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c26.1255
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2. Nīla Thera.—He belonged to a family of flower-sweepers. He joined the Order and became an arahant in the tonsure-hall. When he came to Sāvatthi in search of a rag-robe a Mahābrahmā saw him and stood worshipping him. Other brahmas heard of this, and all worshipped him.¹