[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Dictionary of Pali Proper Names](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937) › v2.c36.425 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.425 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c36.425 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c36.425](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.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 - [Previous: v2.c36.424](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c36.424) - [Next: v2.c36.426](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c36.426) - [Up: v2.c36](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c36) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c36.425](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c36.425) · Pramāṇa