[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.c30.404 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c30.404 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c30.404 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c30.404](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c30.404) 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.) - [Previous: v2.c30.403](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c30.403) - [Next: v2.c30.405](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c30.405) - [Up: v2.c30](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c30) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c30.404](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c30.404) · Pramāṇa