[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.c36.4789 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.4789 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c36.4789 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c36.4789](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c36.4789) The story was told in reference to an old and foolish monk. One night the Buddha returned to his cell late at night after preaching. Then Moggallāna asked Sāriputta various questions, which the latter explained. The people stayed on, entranced with Sāriputta's expositions. An old monk, wishing to attract attention to himself, stood up and asked a foolish question. Sāriputta, reading his thoughts, rose from his seat and walked away; so did Moggallāna. The laymen who were present were annoyed with the old monk and chased him away. As he ran he fell into a cesspit and was covered with filth. The laymen then felt remorse and visited the Buddha to ask his forgiveness. The old monk is identified with the boar.¹ - [Previous: v2.c36.4788](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c36.4788) - [Next: v2.c36.4790](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c36.4790) - [Up: v2.c36](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c36) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c36.4789](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c36.4789) · Pramāṇa