Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c35.630

v2.c35.630

4. Vasabha.—One of the chief lay supporters of Nārada Buddha.¹ 5. Vasabha Thera.—He belonged to a family of a Licchavi-rājā of Vesāli and joined the Order when the Buddha visited that town,¹ winning arahantship in due course. Out of compassion for his patrons, he enjoyed what he received from them; the common-minded thereupon deemed him self-indulgent. Near him lived a fraudulent monk who deceived the people by pretending to live the simple life and was greatly honoured by them. Sakka, discerning this, visited Vasabha and questioned him concerning the ways of an impostor. The Elder replied in two verses,² and Sakka then warned the impostor and departed.