“The foremost of my monk disciples who are very learned is Ānanda.

… with a good memory is Ānanda.

… with an extensive range is Ānanda.

… in retention is Ānanda.

… as a personal attendant is Ānanda.

… with a large congregation is Kassapa of Uruvelā.

… who inspire lay families is Kāḷudāyī.

… with good health is Bakkula.

… who recollect past lives is Sobhita.

… who have memorized the monastic law is Upāli.

… who advise the nuns is Nandaka.

… who guard the sense doors is Nanda.

… who advise the monks is Mahākappina.

… who are skilled in the fire element is Sāgata.

… who inspire eloquent teachings is Rādha.

… who wear coarse robes is Mogharāja.”

The Numbered Discourses

|_【1】 The Book of the Ones