Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.2808

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12. Sirimā.—A courtezan of Rājagaha and younger sister of Jīvaka. She was once employed by Uttarā (Nandamātā) to take her place with her husband (Sumana) while Uttarā herself went away in order to indulge in acts of piety. During this time Sirimā tried to injure Uttarā, on account of a misunderstanding, but on realizing her error, she begged forgiveness both of Uttarā, and, at the latter's suggestion, of the Buddha.¹ At the conclusion of a sermon preached by the Buddha in Uttarā's house, Sirimā became a sotāpanna. From that day onwards she gave alms daily to eight monks in her house.