Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.3210

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Temiya’s parents are identified with the parents of the Buddha, Sunanda with Sāriputta, and the goddess of the parasol with Uppalavaṇṇā. The story was told in reference to the Buddha’s Renunciation.¹ It is often referred to² as giving an example of the Bodhisatta’s great determination. The Dhammika Sutta (q.v.) mentions Mūgapakkha in a list of teachers of old.