“Among my shravakas, the foremost bhikshu of noble lineage and wealth, with naturally gentle disposition, is bhikshu Shaakya-raaja.
Never tiring of alms gathering, endlessly teaching others, is bhikshu Bhadrika.
Possessing mighty strength and fearing no hardship – this too is bhikshu Bhadrika.
With voice pure and far-reaching to Brahmaa’s realm, is bhikshu Raastra-paala.
His body fragrant, perfuming all directions, is bhikshu Angaja.
Foremost in knowing proper times and matters, proceeding without doubt, never forgetting, vastly learned and worthy to serve – this is bhikshu Aananda.
Adorned in fine robes, walking with dignified grace, is bhikshu Kaatyaayana.
Honoured by kings and followed by ministers, is bhikshu Candraprabha.
Worshipped by devas who constantly attend him, is bhikshu Surata.
Having transcended human form to appear celestial – this too is bhikshu Surata.
Teacher of devas, imparting the true Dharma, is bhikshu Deva.
Who remembers countless past kalpas, is bhikshu Phalaka-shaatika.”
Shaakyaraaja, Bhadrika, Raastrapaala, Angaja,
Aananda, Kaatyaayana, Candraprabha, Surata, Deva, Phalaka-shaatika.