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# Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c37.211

Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c37.211

- **Language:** English

### [v2.c37.211](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.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

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## Linked texts (2)

- [Dīpavaṃsa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.theravada_postcanon.vamsa.dipavamsa) — Pāli
- [Mahāvaṃsa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.theravada_postcanon.vamsa.mahavamsa) — Pāli

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