Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.2614
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c36.2614
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v2.c36.2614
The story was told in reference to five hundred companions, rich men of Sāvatthi, who joined the Order. One night the Buddha perceived that they were filled with thoughts of lust. He therefore sent Ānanda to summon all the monks in the monastery, and told this tale to illustrate the evil effects of desire. The five hundred monks became arahants.¹