The Pilgrim Kamanita · Character

Sariputta

One of the Buddha's chief disciples, known for his wisdom.

minor

Also known as the wise Sariputta, Brother Sariputta

First appearance: The Lord Buddha Revisits the City of the Five Hills

Sariputta's tie to Ananda is one of the pressures that moves The Pilgrim Kamanita—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The wise disciple leading a band of young monks from the West, expected to arrive at sunset.

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With Ananda (friendship): Ananda and Sariputta are close fellow monks, often debating dharma and supporting each other's spiritual growth. With Ananda (friendship): Ananda and Sariputta are close fellow monks, often debating dharma and supporting each other's spiritual growth. With Ananda (friendship): Ananda and Sariputta are close fellow monks, often debating dharma and supporting each other's spiritual growth.

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Friendship
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Character groups

Mythological and Narrative Figures
Buddhist Spiritual Figures
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Ananda
friendship · positive
Ananda and Sariputta are close fellow monks, often debating dharma and supporting each… How this plays out →
Ananda
friendship · positive
Ananda and Sariputta are close fellow monks, often debating dharma and supporting each… How this plays out →
Ananda
friendship · positive
Ananda and Sariputta are close fellow monks, often debating dharma and supporting each… How this plays out →

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The Lord Buddha Revisits the City of the Five Hills
The wise disciple leading a band of young monks from the West, expected to arrive at sunset.
In Mid Career
Leads the company of monks; initially skeptical of carrying the wounded Kamanita, but later reports the incident to the Buddha.
The Simple Motto
Praised by Vasitthi for his keen analysis and clear explanations of doctrine; she will miss his guidance.
XLIII: The Passing of the Perfect One
Mentioned as having already entered Nirvana; his death deeply moves Vasitthi and raises fears about the Buddha's own mortality.

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