Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.365
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c31.365
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v2.c31.365
The story was told in reference to a rich landowner of Sāvatthi, a devout follower of the Buddha, who lost his son. The Buddha, knowing of his great grief, visited him in the company of Ānanda and preached to him. At the conclusion of the sermon, the landowner became a sotāpanna.¹