Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.254
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c36.254
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v2.c36.254
evidently fond of sports and mention is made of a special school of archery conducted by a Sākyan family, called Vedhaññā.⁴ When the prince Siddhattha Gotama (later the Buddha) wished to marry, no Sākyan would give him his daughter until he had showed his proficiency in sport.⁵
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- Pāsādikasutta — Pāli
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