Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.592
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c36.592
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The story was told in reference to Devadatta’s attempts to kill the Buddha. Devadatta is identified with Duṭṭha, the snake with Sāriputta, the rat with Moggallāna, and the parrot with Ānanda.¹