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“Among my shravakas, the foremost Bhikshus,

Anguli-maala possesses sharp faculties and profound wisdom.

Sanghaa-maara subdues Maara and heretical practices.

Citta-Shaariputra masters the water samadhi effortlessly and is widely respected for his vast knowledge.

Svaagata attains the fire samadhi illuminating all directions.

Naarada tames dragons to worship the Triple Gems.

Preta converts spirits to virtuous ways.

Viruudhaka subdues gandharvas and cultivates goodness.

Subhuti constantly dwells in emptiness samadhi and elucidates its meaning, devoted to sublime emptiness practice.

Jiivaka-maana practices thought-free samadhi beyond conceptualization.

Jvalana maintains wish-free samadhi with unshaken mind.”

Angulimaala, Sanghaa-maara; Citta, Svaagata, Naarada
Pretaadh
iisha, Viruudhaka; Subhuti, Jiivaka-maana