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Avantiputta


The king of MadhurÄ. His mother was the sister of Pajjota, King of Avanti, hence the name Avantiputta (MA.ii.738).

He once went in royal state to visit MahÄ KaccÄna who was staying in the GundÄ Grove in MadhurÄ.

Their discussion is recorded in the Madhura Sutta (M.ii.83-90).

It is said that after the interview Avantiputta became a follower of the Buddha’s teaching.


Dictionary of PÄli Proper Names • G.P. Malalasekera

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