Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c27.496
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c27.496
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v2.c27.496
Paṇḍukaṇṇa.—A juggler (naṭaka) who was among those who tried, but without success, to make Mahā-Panāda laugh. He entered with his troupe into a blazing fire and there remained until it burnt out. The people sprinkled the ashes with water, and Paṇḍukaṇṇa and his troupe rose up, wearing flowers and dancing.¹