Sonu was a highly accomplished disciple of the Buddha. He was born in a family of untouchables whose job was of sweeping around the temple area. [1] According to Thanissaro Bhikkhu's translation of the Theragāthā account, [2] Sunīta laments:
Sunīta continues, describing his meeting with the Buddha and ordination:
Sunīta practiced arduously and eventually became an Arhant. His status was acknowledged by the gods Brahmā and Śakra:
Sonu was a highly accomplished disciple of the Buddha. He was born in a family of untouchables whose job was of sweeping around the temple area. [1] According to Thanissaro Bhikkhu's translation of the Theragāthā account, [2] Sunīta laments:
Sunīta continues, describing his meeting with the Buddha and ordination:
Sunīta practiced arduously and eventually became an Arhant. His status was acknowledged by the gods Brahmā and Śakra: