Early Buddhism
A Daughter
Mallikāsutta
- Language
- Pāli
- Period
- Early Buddhist Texts
- Tradition
- Early Buddhism
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Pasenadi is disappointed to hear that Queen Mallikā has given birth to a daughter. But the Buddha consoles him, saying a woman may turn out better than a man.
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