Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.4324
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c36.4324
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v2.c36.4324
7. Sumana Thera.—He belonged to a brahmin family of Kosala. His mother’s brother was an arahant, and ordained him as soon as he grew up. Sumana soon acquired the four jhāna s and fivefold aññā and, in due course, attained arahantship.