[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Dictionary of Pali Proper Names](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937) › v2.c31.2090 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.2090 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c31.2090 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c31.2090](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.2090) The story was told in reference to a company of merchants from Sāvatthi, followers of the Buddha, who had a similar experience. But having moderate desires, they made no attempt to cut down the tree. Then they returned to Sāvatthi, and, offering some of the precious things to the Buddha, made over the merit thereof to the deity of the tree. The Buddha praised them for their moderation. Sāriputta is identified with the Nāga-king.¹ - [Previous: v2.c31.2089](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.2089) - [Next: v2.c31.2091](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.2091) - [Up: v2.c31](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.2090](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.2090) · Pramāṇa