Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c35.290

v2.c35.290

Vaḍḍhamātā Therī.—An arahant, mother of Vaḍḍha Thera. After the birth of Vaḍḍha (q.v.) she heard a monk preach, joined the Order, and became an arahant. She rebuked Vaḍḍha when he visited her alone and without his cloak, and, later, when he asked for her advice, gave it to him and encouraged him. Then Vaḍḍha developed insight and became an arahant.¹