Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c30.452
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c30.452
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1. Bhikkhādāyikā.—A woman of Uttaramadhurā. The Buddha visited that city for her special benefit. Seeing him as she was returning from her bath, she invited him to her house and gave him a meal. She died soon after and was reborn in Tāvatiṃsa, where Moggallāna saw her and learnt her story.¹ 2. Bhikkhādāyikā.—A similar story of a woman of Rājagaha who gave alms to an arahant monk and was reborn in Tāvatiṃsa.¹