Prakrit Proper Names (Agamic Index I) v1.c5.s18.122

v1.c5.s18.122

4 Dhammaghosa An ascetic who started from Ujjeni on his way to Campā along with the caravan of merchant Dhanavasu The caravan got confused and dispersed hither and thither when attacked by some robbers. The ascetic along with a few members of the caravan entered a forest There he could not get suitable alms Hence he gave up food and performed sallekhana on a slab In due course he attained liberation¹ 1 AvaN 1276, AvaCu II pp. 154-155 5 Dhammaghosa Grand-disciple of Titthayara Vimala(1) He ordained Mahabbala(1) to the monastic order at Hatthināpura