Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c27.1500
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c27.1500
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1. **Pārāsariya Thera.**—A brahmin of Rājagaha, expert in the three Vedas. He belonged to the family of Pārāsara, hence his name. He was a teacher of many brahmins up to the time of his witnessing the miracles attending the Buddha’s visit to Rājagaha. Thereupon he joined the Order and shortly after became an arahant.