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was conducted to Buddha's presence to report the same to his spiritual leader.
Source: Majjhima Nikaya,
Samāgama Suttana, 3.1.4.
Comment
Vide Chapter on Chronology, discussion on the nirvăna of Mahavira.
15. News of Nātaputta's demise (2)
The same event is repeated in Digha Nikāya, Pāsādik Sutta 3/6. Comment as above.
16.
A Discussion on Nātaputta's demise
In this account, when Nataputta had passed away, Buddha had just arrived at Pavā and camped at the newly constructed and elegant Assembly Hall of the Mallas. Cunda had reported about the severe in-fighting in the other camp. At Buddha's bidding, the discourse is being given by Sariputta, Buddha himself prostrated to have a rest. Sariputta recounted the event and spoke in high praise of the teaching of Buddha
Source: Dīgha Nikaya, Sangiti-paryāya
Sutta, 3/18.
Comment
As Above.
17. Cause of the death of Niganţha Nātaputta
The said Nataputta was a resident of Nalandā. How did he die in Pavā ? Truth regarding Buddha's teaching was revealed to Grhapati Upali. Be reproduced it in 10 verses when Nataputta started vomiting blood. In that state he was carried to Pāvā, There he died.
Source: Majjhima Nikāya Attahatha. Samåga ma Sutta V annana, Part II, p. 34.
