the first five disciples of the Buddha [the five ascetics: Kauṇḍinya, Aśvajit, Vaśpa, and Mahānaman] Only four names are listed? {T}
Five Excellent Disciples, the first disciples of Buddha Shakyamuni
the five noble ones, the five good ascetics, the five first disciples of the buddha, the five former ascetic companions; [TRS 80-4]
<term> five ascetic companions