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#Reference
While crafting these posts, I accorded precedence to the #Buddha Charita and Shakya Singhavadana, authored by the renowned Aggamaha Pandit Bhante Anandamaitri from the Theravada tradition. [Thread 1]
Additionally, an exploration of the Dwivyavadana from the Mahayana sect was essential. [Thread 2]
Delving into works such as "Bhagwan Buddha" by Dhammanand Kosambi. [Thread 3]
"Buddhacharya" by Mahapandit Rahul Sankrityayan. [Thread 3]
" Buddha and His Dhamma" written by Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar enriched the content. [ Thread 4]
The #Study Also Encompassed Jataka Stories From Sutra Pitaka, Dighanikaya, Macchimanikaya and Lalit vistar texts. [Thread 5]
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The Shakya clan, an ancient Khattian lineage, belongs to the Nagavanshi clan. Some assertively classify it as #Hindu and designate it a Kshatriya clan, which is inaccurate.[Thread 6]
In Lalitavistara, Yasodhara's father's name is given as Dandapani, whereas according to 'Dictionary of Pali Proper Names' he was her uncle. [Thread 7]
Shakya Dynasty [Thread 8]

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