Dhotaka
Dhotaka:One of Bāvarī’s disciples; he was among those who visited the Buddha at Bāvarī’s request (SN.p.194).The questions he asked of the Buddha on this occasion,and the answers given,are found in the Dhotakamānavapucchā.SN,p.204f; explained at SNA (ii.592f.) and also Chid.(19ff.).He became an arahant.
In the time of Padumuttara Buddha he was a brahmin teacher named Chalanga,with a large following,and he built a bridge over the Bhagīrathī for the Buddha and his monks to cross in comfort.Ap.ii.343ff.