Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.1493

v2.c31.1493

1. **Mahānāga Thera.**—The son of **Madhuvāseṭṭha** of **Sāketa.** While the Buddha was at **Añjanavana**, **Mahānāga** saw the wonder wrought by **Gavampati** and entered the Order under him, attaining to arahantship in due course. In the past he had given a *dāḍima*(pomegranate)-fruit to **Kakusandha Buddha.**¹ Several verses uttered by him in admonition of the **Chabbaggiyā**, because of their failure to show regard for their co-religionists, are found in the **Theragāthā.**²