Āmrapālī

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

When seven days had elapsed, Āmrapālī appeared from a Kadalī tree at Vaiśālī, and Mahānāman named her. As she grew up, Mahānāman took charge of her. After a time, she became the property of the people for enjoyment rather than marrying.

During seven days together, King Bimbisāra enjoyed himself with Āmrapālī, and she became pregnant by him. Nine months later, she gave birth to a son, later named Prince Abhaya.

Relationship record

Chapter VI

• child: Prince Abhaya “Now when nine months had gone by, Āmrapālī gave birth to a fine, good-looking boy.”
• guardian: Mahānāman “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.