Early Buddhism

A Daughter

Mallikāsutta

Language
Pāli
Period
Early Buddhist Texts
Tradition
Early Buddhism
Versions
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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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