A thera who lived in the Sankheyya Parivena near Sāgala. King Milinda's royal astrologer informed the Elder that the king wished to see him, and the king, having obtained his permission, visited him at the Parivena, attended by five hundred Yonakas. The king discussed with the Elder the aim of those who became monks, and āyupala was unable to meet the king's arguments. Mil.19f.