Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.425

v2.c36.425

The story was told in reference to the Buddha’s step-brother Nanda (q.v.), who, at first, kept the precepts of the Order, because the Buddha had promised to get for him the dove-footed nymphs (kakuṭapādiniyo) of Sakka’s heaven; but later, moved by Sāriputta’s words, he put forth effort and attained arahantship. Nanda was the elephant and Ānanda the king.¹