Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.69
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c36.69
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v2.c36.69
1. Sakulā Therī.—She belonged to a brahmin family of Sāvatthi and became a believer on seeing the Buddha accept Jetavana. Later, she heard an arahant monk preach, and, being agitated in mind, joined the Order. Having developed insight, she won arahantship. Afterwards the Buddha declared her foremost among nuns in *dibba-cakkhu*.¹