Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c29.742
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c29.742
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v2.c29.742
Bodhāhārakula, Bodhidhārakula.—That name given to the descendants of the eight families who brought the branch of the Bodhi-tree from Pāṭaliputta to Ceylon.¹ The heads of the families were brothers of Vedisadevī, wife of Asoka, and they were led by Sumitta and Bodhigutta.² The others³ were Candagutta, Devagutta, Dhammagutta, Suriyagutta, Gotama and Jutindhara. They were entrusted with the ceremonies in connection with the Bodhi-tree at Anurādhapura and each was given a special office.