Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.734
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c31.734
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v2.c31.734
Mandhātā is identified with the Bodhisatta.³ His son was Varamandhātā, whose son was Cara and grandson Upacara (or Apacara).⁴ Mandhātā ruled at Rājagaha,⁵ and is named⁶ as one of the four persons who attained, while yet in their earthly bodies, to the glory of the gods. He is considered as chief of those given up to the pleasures of the senses⁷ and as an example of one whose desires could never be satisfied.⁸