Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c30.404
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c30.404
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3. Bhāradvāja Thera.—He was the eldest of a clan of Bhāradvājas living in Rājagaha and his wife was a Dhanañjāni brahminee. The wife was a devout follower of the Buddha, and constantly sang the praises of the Buddha, of his teachings, and of the Order. Annoyed at this, Bhāradvāja went to the Buddha and asked a question. He was so pleased with the answer that he joined the Order and not long after became an arahant,¹ several of his brothers following his example. (See No. 5, below.)