Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c35.1532
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c35.1532
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v2.c35.1532
Among Visākhā’s relations are also mentioned, in addition to her two sons Migajāla and Migāra, a sister Sujātā, who became Anāthapindika’s daughter-in-law²²; a grandson, Salha (q.v.); a granddaughter, Dattā, who died²³; and Uggaha (q.v.), called Mendakanattā. Mention is also made of a grandson of hers on whose behalf she interceded with the Buddha when the monks refused to ordain him during the rainy season.²⁴