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Bilaṅgika (adjective) living on sour gruel; name of a class of brāhmaṇas at Rājagaha S I 164.
<b> <c c="#a00149">Bilaṅgika</c> </b> Bhāradvāja<br>One of the Bhāradvāja brothers. On hearing that the eldest of the clan had entered the Order, he went to the Buddha, and, unable to speak for rage, sat on one side, sulking. The Buddha preached to him, and he was pleased and entered the Order, becoming an arahant in due course. <c c="#3b6bd3">SN.i.164</c> <br> <br> </deftext>
(masc, masc, from bilaṅga) name of a Brahman; one of three brothers [lit.] related to sour gruel Construction: bilaṅga + ika
(adj, adj, from bilaṅga) related to vinegar; related to sour gruel Construction: bilaṅga + ika