# Angulimala — The Pilgrim Kamanita character guide > Angulimala in The Pilgrim Kamanita by Karl Gjellerup. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** the frightful Angulimala, the robber Angulimala, the good Angulimala **First appearance:** 0034-xxxiii-angulimala ## Snapshot A reformed robber and murderer whose quiet reliability makes him the strangest, most unsettling ally a wronged woman could have. ## Who they are Once the frightful Angulimala, now a disciple whose calm is unnerving, he offers Vasitthi help in learning her husband's secret journey and asks her help in return. He argues that what matters in an ally is dependability, and he is plainly dependable — which is precisely what makes his proposal so dangerous. His presence forces Vasitthi to confront how far she would go, and his transformation shadows the book's larger question of whether anyone is beyond turning. ## Relationships ### [Satagira](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/satagira) _friendship_ Angulimala and Satagira are close companions and fellow bandits, bound by loyalty and shared exploits. ### [The Master](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/the_master) _psychological_ Angulimala, a reformed murderer, is deeply conflicted and obsessed with The Master, who becomes his spiritual mentor and redeemer. ### [Kamanita](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/kamanita) _rivalry_ Angulimala and Kamanita are former enemies, with Angulimala having once threatened Kamanita's life before his conversion. ### [The Master](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/the_master) _psychological_ Angulimala, a reformed murderer, is deeply conflicted and obsessed with The Master, who becomes his spiritual mentor and redeemer. ### [Kamanita](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/kamanita) _rivalry_ Angulimala and Kamanita are former enemies, with Angulimala having once threatened Kamanita's life before his conversion. ### [Satagira](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/satagira) _friendship_ Angulimala and Satagira are close companions and fellow bandits, bound by loyalty and shared exploits. ### [Satagira](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/satagira) _friendship_ Angulimala and Satagira are close companions and fellow bandits, bound by loyalty and shared exploits. ### [The Master](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/the_master) _psychological_ Angulimala, a reformed murderer, is deeply conflicted and obsessed with The Master, who becomes his spiritual mentor and redeemer. ## In the story ### [Under the Constellation of the Robbers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/chapters/ix-under-the-constellation-of-the-robbers) The fearsome robber captain who wants to torture Kamanita but is restrained by the band's rules and the priest. ### [XI: The Elephant's Trunk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/chapters/xi-the-elephant-s-trunk) Holds Kamanita captive; later defeated and executed by Satagira. ### [At the Grave of the Holy Vajaçravas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/chapters/xii-at-the-grave-of-the-holy-vaja-ravas) His band's heads are displayed at the gate; Kamanita recalls his time as a prisoner among them. ### [XV: The Bald-Pated Monk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/chapters/xv-the-bald-pated-monk) Angulimala appears disguised as a bald-pated ascetic in a yellow robe, leaning calmly at the gate. Kamanita recognizes his voice, eyes, and sinewy fingers, recalling the earlier attack in the ravine. ### [XVI: Ready for Action](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/chapters/xvi-ready-for-action) Sighted by Kamanita in disguise near his home, believed to be planning an attack that night. ### [XVII: To Homelessness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/chapters/xvii-to-homelessness) The feared robber whose anticipated attack catalyzes Kamanita's spiritual crisis, though he never appears. ### [In the Hall of the Potter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/chapters/xviii-in-the-hall-of-the-potter) Referenced in the Master's thoughts as appearing in Ujjeni due to Vasitthi's actions. ### [The Chain with the Tiger-Eye](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/chapters/xxvi-the-chain-with-the-tiger-eye) Captured by Satagira; confesses to attacking Kamanita's caravan and killing him. ### [XXVII: The Rite of Truth (Saccakiriya)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/chapters/xxvii-the-rite-of-truth-saccakiriya) Brought in chains before Vasitthi; confesses to Kamanita's murder; performs the Rite of Truth to Kali and breaks free. ### [XXXI: The Apparition on the Terrace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/chapters/xxxi-the-apparition-on-the-terrace) Appears on the terrace, confesses his deception about Kamanita's death, and proposes a plan to kill Satagira and reunite Vasitthi with Kamanita. ### [Satagira](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/chapters/xxxii-satagira) Angulimala is mentioned as the feared robber leader, believed by some to have escaped execution. Vasitthi recalls his words and considers his offer to help her become free, though she recoils from the treachery it would require. ### [Angulimala](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/chapters/xxxiii-angulimala) The former robber chieftain, now a disciple of the Buddha, refuses to kill Satagira and instead teaches Vasitthi about the Master's path of evenness of temper. ### [The Hell of Spears](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/chapters/xxxiv-the-hell-of-spears) Narrates his transformation from a feared robber to a disciple after witnessing the punishment of Vajaçravas and hearing the Buddha's teaching. ### [A Pure Offering](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/chapters/xxxv-a-pure-offering) Now reformed, he guides Vasitthi to the Buddha and assists with the offerings. ### [XXXIX: The Dusk of the Worlds](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/chapters/xxxix-the-dusk-of-the-worlds) Mentioned in Kamanita's recollection as the impetus for his pilgrimage, though his appearance in Ujjeni remains mysterious. ### [In the Grove of Krishna](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/chapters/xl-in-the-grove-of-krishna) The reformed robber; present in the grove as a disciple of the Buddha, causing fear in Satagira and wonder in the king. ### [XLII: The Sick Nun](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/chapters/xlii-the-sick-nun) Now a monk, he fulfills his promise to Vasitthi by traveling to Ujjeni to bring news of Kamanita, then departs eastward to follow the Master. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/angulimala - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters