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Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c35.301

Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c35.301

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v2.c35.301

A story is related² of a hunter of Vaḍḍhamāna who, in the name of his dead kinsman, gave alms to a wicked monk. Three times he did this, till the spirit of the peta cried out against it. He then gave alms to a good monk. The peta benefited by his gift.