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Puṇṇā4

Person

The slave girl of a brahmin soothsayer in the Nānacchanda Jātaka, who, when offered any boon, asked only for a pestle, mortar, and winnowing basket.

The slave girl of the brahmin soothsayer of the Nānacchanda Jātaka. When asked what boon she desired, she answered, “A pestle and mortar and a winnowing basket.” J.ii.428, 429.

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