[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Dictionary of Pali Proper Names](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937) › v2.c29.928 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c29.928 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c29.928 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c29.928](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.928) 4. \*\*Brahmadatta Thera.\*\*—He was the son of the king of Kosala, and, having witnessed the Buddha's majesty at the consecration of Jetavana, he entered the Order and in due course became an arahant. One day, while going for alms, he was abused by a brahmin, but kept silence. Again and again the brahmin abused him, and the people marvelled at the patience of Brahmadatta, who then preached to them on the wisdom of not returning abuse for abuse. The brahmin was much moved and entered the Order under Brahmadatta.¹ 5. \*\*Brahmadatta.\*\*—Head of a dynasty of thirty-six kings, all of whom ruled at Hatthipura. His ancestors ruled at Kapilanagara.¹ - [Previous: v2.c29.927](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.927) - [Next: v2.c29.929](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.929) - [Up: v2.c29](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.928](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.928) · Pramāṇa