Prakrit Proper Names (Agamic Index I) v1.c5.s18.121

v1.c5.s18.121

3 Dhammaghosa Minister of king Mittappabha of Campā He made a plan to kill Sujāta² a handsome son of merchant Dhanamitta¹ on account of a misunderstanding that he (Sujata) had spoiled the sanctity of his harem When the truth was disclosed Dhammaghosa was expelled from the territory by the king He went to Rāyagiha repented for his deeds and took to asceticism From there he went to Vārattapura and ordained minister Vāratta³ as an ascetic¹ 1 AvaN 1297 AvaCu II pp 197 199 PiaNM p. 169