Pāli Dictionary

Deva

Person

भूतकालीन बुद्ध सुजात के अग्रशिष्य, एक पुरोहित का पुत्र, जिसने अपने मित्र सुदस्सन के साथ उस बुद्ध का पहला प्रवचन सुना था।

The leading disciple (aggasāvaka) of Sujāta Buddha. He was a chaplain’s son, and the Buddha’s first discourse was addressed to him and his friend Sudassana (J.i.38; BuA.168, 170). He is also called Sudeva (Bu.xiii.25).

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