Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c35.848
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c35.848
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Vāsabhakkhattiyā.—Daughter of Mahānāma the Sākyan by a slave-woman.¹ When Pasenadi asked for a Sākyan girl in marriage, she was given to him. Mahānāma went through the pretence of eating with her in order to allay Pasenadi’s suspicions. It is said² that Mahānāma sat down to eat with her, but that as he was about to take the first mouthful, a messenger arrived, as prearranged, and brought him an urgent letter. He, thereupon, left the food uneaten in order to read the letter, and asked Vāsabhakkhattiyā to finish her meal.