Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.1301
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c31.1301
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The story was told in reference to the Buddha's Renunciation. Manimekhālā is identified with Uppalavaṇṇā, Nārada with Sāriputta, Migājina with Moggallāna, the girl with Khemā, the fletcher with Ānanda, Sivalī with Rahulamātā, Dīghāvu with Rāhula, while Mahājanaka was the Bodhisatta.¹ The Jātaka exemplifies viriyapāramitā.²