Mahānāman

Family: Vaiśālī · Role: householder · First appears: Chapter VI

In Chapter VI at Vaiśālī, after seven days, Mahānāman went to the park with his wife and their companions. When the Kadalī tree’s stem burst and a maiden appeared, he named her Āmrapālī; his wife asked him to give her a name.

Mahānāman later returned home and took charge of Āmrapālī as she grew up.

Relationship record

Life events

• Āmrapālī appeared from a Kadalī tree and was named by Mahānāman.(Chapter VI · 📍 Vaiśālī)
  • With: Mahānāman’s unnamed wife (Chapter 006) Āmrapālī
  • “When seven days had elapsed, he caused the park to be cleared of all stones, gravel, and rubble, and to be sprinkled with sandal-water, very fragrant incense to be provided, many silken hangings to be set up, and flowers to be freely strewn around. Then he and his wife went out in great state to the park, surrounded by friends and acquaintances, to the sound of song and all kinds of music. After he had there sported, rejoiced, and enjoyed himself, the stem of the Kadalī tree burst, and there came into sight out of it a beautiful maiden, lovely to look upon, perfect in all parts of her body.”
• Mahānāman took charge of Āmrapālī as she grew up.(Chapter VI)
  • With: Āmrapālī
  • “Mahānāman returned home and took charge of Āmrapālī.”

Chapter VI

• married with Mahānāman’s unnamed wife (Chapter 006) “Mahānāman handed her over to his good wife, who said, ‘My lord, be pleased to give her a name.’”
• ward: Āmrapālī “Mahānāman returned home and took charge of Āmrapālī.”

Also listed in Vaiśālī — Minor Figures

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Extracted from the original text of Tibetan Tales, Derived from Indian Sources. Made with Rho MD.