Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c37.211
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c37.211
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v2.c37.211
The country round Himavā was converted by Majjhima Thera.¹¹ He was accompanied by four others: Kassapagotta, Mūladeva (Alakadeva), Sahadeva and Dundubhissara.¹² Majjhima preached the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta and eighty crores attained salvation. These five Theras converted five kingdoms and each ordained one hundred thousand persons.¹³