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The Pilgrim Kamanita · Character

Vajira

A female disciple or figure associated with the Buddha's community.

minor

First appearance: xlii the sick nun

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

Vajira first appears in 0043 xlii the sick nun.

With Satagira (family): Satagira and Vajira are siblings, with a bond of mutual protection and shared hardship. With Satagira (family): Satagira and Vajira are siblings, with a bond of mutual protection and shared hardship. With Satagira (family): Satagira and Vajira are siblings, with a bond of mutual protection and shared hardship.

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  • Family
  • Other

Character groups

  • Mythological and Narrative Figures
  • Buddhist Spiritual Figures

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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