[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Dictionary of Pali Proper Names](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937) › v2.c34.9 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c34.9 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c34.9 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c34.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c34.9) In the assembly of monks the Buddha ranked him as foremost among sweet-voiced monks⁵ (\*mañjussarāṇaṃ\*). Several stories connected with Bhaddiya are recorded in the books. Because of his shortness and his youthful appearance he was sometimes mistaken for a novice.⁶ Elsewhere⁷ it is said that, because he was ugly and hunch-backed, he was despised by his companions, and the Buddha had to proclaim to them his greatness and hold him up as an example of a man who, though small, was of great power. Another account⁸ relates how novices used to pull his hair and tweek his ears and nose saying, “ Uncle, you tire not of religion? You take delight in it?” But he showed no resentment and took no offence. - [Previous: v2.c34.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c34.8) - [Next: v2.c34.10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c34.10) - [Up: v2.c34](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c34) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c34.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c34.9) · Pramāṇa