Pāli Dictionary

Devala3

Person

莲花上佛的堂弟,后成为其上首弟子,与兄弟善生(Sujāta)一同是该佛初转法轮的听众。

Cousin of Padumuttara Buddha and later his leading disciple (aggasāvaka). Padumuttara’s first discourse was addressed to him and his brother Sujāta. Bu.xi.24; BuA.159; Ap.i.106.

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