An ascetic in HimavÄ. When MahÄjanaka renounced the world he was followed by a great crowd, and there was danger that he might be turned from his noble purpose. MÄ«gÄjina, who had just risen from an ecstatic trance, saw this and, appearing before him, exhorted him to be earnest and determined. (J.vi.58ff)
MigÄjina is identified with MoggallÄna. J.vi.68.
Dictionary of PÄli Proper Names • G.P. Malalasekera
