*Eighty Jewels of the Buddha (Asati Mahasavaka)* The disciples of the Buddha who were excellent in certain qualities. Whom the Tathagata himself called Asati Mahasavaka. Their knowledge is questioned in 80 verses in the Ekanipata of Anguttara. Their nature and qualities are the same- *Excellent among monks* *41 monks* 1. Ajna Kaudinya- Remains excellent in the Sangha for a long time (ratajna). 2. Saritapu - The wise monk, the best among the disciples (mahapajna). 3. Mahamoggallana - The best among the enlightened monks (iddhimantu). 4. Mahakasapa - The best among all the Dhutanga (dhutavada). 5. Anuddha - The best among the monks who have attained divine sight (dibbachakkhu). 6. Bhaddi - The highest among the bhikkhu sravakas born in the upper caste ( the upper caste). 7. Lagukantak Bhaddiya - Manjubashi, melodious voice ( Manjusara ). 8. Pindol Bharwadaj - Sinhanad Bhikkhut Shrestha (Sinhanad) 9. Punna Mantaniputta - The best Dhamma preacher (Dhammakathika). 10. Mahākātyayana – E...