Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.3769

v2.c36.3769

Nanda was Suddhodana's son by Mahā Pajāpatī, and he had also a daughter called Sundarī Nandā. When the Buddha ordained both Rāhula and Nanda, Suddhodana was greatly distressed lest other parents should be similarly afflicted, and persuaded the Buddha to establish a rule that none should be ordained without the permission of his parents.⁸