Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.1568
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c31.1568
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Mahānāma had a daughter Vāsabhakhattiyā, born to him by a slave-girl named Nāgamuṇḍā, and when Pasenadi asked the Sākyans to give him in marriage a Sākyan maiden they met in the Mote Hall, and, following the advice of Mahānāma, sent Vāsabhakhattiyā to him. In order to allay any suspicions, Mahānāma sat down to a meal with her, taking one mouthful from the same dish; but before he could swallow it a messenger arrived, as secretly arranged, and summoned him away. He left, asking Vāsabhakhattiyā to continue her meal.⁸