Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c26.592
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c26.592
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v2.c26.592
4. Nāga Sutta.—An elephant, to be fit for the royal stalls, should have four qualities: he should be a good listener (sotā), a good slayer (hantā), full of patience (khantā), and a good goer (gantā). A monk should have the corresponding qualities in order to be fit for the respect and gifts of the world.¹