Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c27.1367

v2.c27.1367

Pāṭika Sutta.—The twenty-fourth sutta of the Dīgha Nikāya. The Buddha visits the hermitage of the paribbājaka Bhaggava at Anupiya and the conversation turns on the Licchavi Sunakkhatta’s reason for leaving the Order. Sunakkhatta was dissatisfied because the Buddha would not work mystic wonders for him nor reveal to him the beginnings of things. Mention is also made of Korakkhattiya, Kandaramasuka and Pāṭikaputta, whom Sunakkhatta held in great esteem for their austerities, but whose spiritual development was insignificant. The Buddha is shown as holding the practice of miracles not entirely worthy.