Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c32.188

v2.c32.188

Yasadatta Thera.—He belonged to a family of Malla chieftains and was educated at Takkasilā, where he attained great proficiency. Later, while journeying in the company of Sabhiya, he came to Sāvatthi, where he was present at the discussion between Sabhiya and the Buddha. It was his purpose to try and discover flaws in the Buddha’s argument. The Buddha knew what was in his mind, and at the end of the Sabhiya Sutta admonished him in five verses.¹ Yasadatta was greatly moved and entered the Order, winning arahantship in due course.