Satagira

Angulimala

Angulimala and Satagira are close companions and fellow bandits, bound by loyalty and shared exploits.

King Udena

King Udena employs Satagira as a loyal servant and messenger, relying on his cunning and resourcefulness.

Kamanita

Kamanita and Satagira are adversaries, with Satagira often acting as an obstacle or threat to Kamanita's goals.

Vajira

Satagira and Vajira are siblings, with a bond of mutual protection and shared hardship.

Vasitthi

Satagira and Vasitthi are acquaintances from the same social circle, with Satagira occasionally acting as a messenger or intermediary.

The Master

Satagira is hostile toward The Master, viewing him as a threat to his own power and way of life.

Angulimala

Angulimala and Satagira are close companions and fellow bandits, bound by loyalty and shared exploits.

Angulimala

Angulimala and Satagira are close companions and fellow bandits, bound by loyalty and shared exploits.

King Udena

King Udena employs Satagira as a loyal servant and messenger, relying on his cunning and resourcefulness.

The Master

Satagira is hostile toward The Master, viewing him as a threat to his own power and way of life.

Vasitthi

Satagira and Vasitthi are acquaintances from the same social circle, with Satagira occasionally acting as a messenger or intermediary.

Kamanita

Kamanita and Satagira are adversaries, with Satagira often acting as an obstacle or threat to Kamanita's goals.

VII: In the Ravine

Revealed as the instigator of the attack; informs Vasitthi's parents of the secret meetings.

The Paradise Bud

Mentioned as Kamanita's enemy, whom he deceives by making his departure visible through the city streets.

XI: The Elephant's Trunk

Defeats Angulimala and marries Vasitthi; his wedding procession is described in detail.

XVI: Ready for Action

Mentioned by the Minister as having reported Angulimala's death.

In the Hall of the Potter

Mentioned as the man Vasitthi was fraudulently brought to marry.

XXV: The Bud of the Lotus Opens

Mentioned as the man Vasitthi was forced to marry.

The Chain with the Tiger-Eye

Pursues Vasitthi, captures Angulimala, and brings the chain as evidence, suspected by Vasitthi of fraud.

XXVII: The Rite of Truth (Saccakiriya)

Leads the procession with Vasitthi's father; presses Angulimala to confess; later renews his suit and marries Vasitthi.

XXXI: The Apparition on the Terrace

Mentioned as the man who deceived Vasitthi into marriage; his love cooled quickly, and he took a second wife. Angulimala plans to kill him.

Satagira

Satagira plans a journey to settle a village quarrel, fearing robbers and especially Angulimala. He seeks Vasitthi's help in mapping a secret route through a ravine, showing a mix of trust and lingering tenderness toward her.

Angulimala

Vasitthi's husband, whose life is spared when Angulimala renounces violence.

The Hell of Spears

Mentioned as the object of Angulimala's vengeance at the start of the chapter.

In the Grove of Krishna

Vasitthi's husband; returns home to face the king's wrath over Angulimala, then is terrified when he sees the converted robber.

The Simple Motto

Vasitthi's husband, who sorrowfully avoids her when she begs at his palace door, but provides for the nuns' dwellings.