Buddhist Dictionary of Pali Proper Names by G P Malalasekera
Ekasālā
Ekasālā:A Brahmin village in the Kosala kingdom.
The Buddha once stayed there,and when a large congregation of the laity were listening to him,Māra,thinking to darken their intelligence,suggested to him that he should not teach others.The Buddha refuted the suggestion of Māra,who retired discomfited.S.i.111.