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# Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c35.121

Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c35.121

- **Language:** English

### [v2.c35.121](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c35.121)

Vacchapāla Thera.—An arahant. He belonged to a rich brahmin family of Rājagaha. He witnessed the miracles performed by Uruvela-Kassapa and his self-submission to the Buddha when they visited Bimbisāra together, and marvelling thereat, entered the Order. Within a week he developed insight and became an arahant.

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