Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c33.230

v2.c33.230

It is said in the introduction to the sutta that Sāriputta had been awaiting the opportunity of a discussion with Puṇṇa ever since he heard the monks at Veḷuvana in Rājagaha speak of him to the Buddha in terms of the highest praise. But this opportunity did not arise until later, when Puṇṇa visited Sāvatthi. Puṇṇa was unaware of the identity of Sāriputta until the end of his discourse.¹