bhallika

BhallikaBhalliyaBhalluka

Together with Tapussa they were the first lay disciples of the Buddha. They offered a meal shortly after the Buddha was Awakened, while still near Uruvelā. Vin.i.3f. AN.i.26

The Theragāthā Thag.7 contains a verse spoken by Bhallika when Māra tried to frighten him by assuming a hideous form.