Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c27.2396
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c27.2396
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Posiya Thera.—The son of a very rich banker in Sāvatthi and the younger brother of Saṅgāmajita. When grown up, he married and had a son. Soon after, he left the world to join the Order and, dwelling alone in the forest, became an arahant. Once, when he went to Sāvatthi to worship the Buddha, he visited his home. His former wife entertained him, but when he saw that she was trying to tempt him, he hurried away.