Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.3185

v2.c36.3185

3. Sīha.—A novice who entered the Order at the age of seven and was a great favourite among the monks for his charm. He was much liked by the Buddha. He was a student under Nāgita, and was with him when the Buddha once stayed in Vesālī. Seeing a great number of people coming to visit the Buddha, he informed Nāgita of this, and, with his permission, went to tell the Buddha. This led to the preaching of the Mahāli Sutta.¹ Buddhaghosa adds² that Nāgita was fat and lazy and that most of his work was done by Sīha, who was his sister's son.