Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c30.78
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c30.78
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v2.c30.78
Bhattabhatika.—A labourer who, in return for three years' work, obtained the privilege of enjoying the luxuries of the Treasurer Gandha (q.v.). When he was ready to eat, however, a Pacceka Buddha appeared and Bhattabhatika gave him all his food. When Gandha discovered this, he made over to Bhattabhatika one-half of all his possessions, and they became firm friends. The king made Bhattabhatika a Treasurer. After death he was born in the deva-worlds, whence he was reborn in Sāvatthi as Sukhakumāra.¹