Rahula

Rahula’s mother Yasodhara acquainted Rahula with his father the Buddha. Seeing her former husband return to the capital having attained his great mission, her mind was delighted. With this delightful mind, she introduced her son Rahula to his father whom he had not seen. Describing his colour and form, she finally said— Sīlasamādhipatiṭṭhitacitto—his mind well-established in sīla (morality) and samādhi (concentration). Sāvakamajjhagato samaṇindo—he moves surrounded by his disciples. Lokahitāya gato naravīro—the courageous among men, who renounced household life for the benefit of humanity. Esa hi tuhya pitā narasīho—This father of yours is like a lion amongst men. These verses of heartfelt expressions of his mother so deeply established in Dhamma are considered among the best in the Pali literature.