Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.3088
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c36.3088
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Sīlavā Thera.—He was the son of Bimbisāra.¹ His brother, Ajātasattu, wished to kill him, but failed, owing to Sīlavā’s destiny. The Buddha, discerning all this, sent Moggallāna to fetch Sīlavā. The prince, seeing the Elder, descended from his elephant and did obeisance to the Buddha.