Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c34.3

v2.c34.3

Lakuṇṭaka-Bhaddiya Thera.—He was born in a wealthy family of Sāvatthi and was given the title of Lakuṇṭaka (Dwarf) owing to his very small stature.¹ Having heard the Buddha preach, he entered the Order and became learned and eloquent, teaching others in a sweet voice. Once, on a festival day, a woman of the town, driving with a brahmin in a chariot, saw the Elder and laughed, showing her teeth. The Elder, taking the teeth as his object, developed *jhāna* and became an *anāgāmin*. Later, after being admonished by Sāriputta,² he developed mindfulness regarding the body and became an arahant.