alleryWhich merchant is said to have gifted Jeta's grove to the sangha?
AAlavaka
BAnathapindika
CAngulimala
DSariputta
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Anathapindika
1. Anathapindika was a merchant and strong lay supporter of the Buddha.
2. He gifted Jeta's grove (Jetavana) to the sangha at great expense.
3. Angulimala was a murderer who was converted, Alavaka a cannibal, and Sariputta a monk.
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