Pālita2
PersonA young prince of Sumaṅgala city who, with his friend Sabbadassī, hosted Piyadassī Buddha for seven days, then entered the Order and, in time, became that Buddha’s chief disciple.
A young prince (rājakumāra) of Sumaṅgala city. He and his friend, Sabbadassī, son of the chaplain, visited Piyadassī Buddha and entertained him for seven days, after which they entered the Order, becoming Arahants in due time. Later, they became the chief disciples of Piyadassī Buddha. Bu.xiv.20; BuA.176; J.i.39.
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