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The Upasaka Dasanga Sutra states that the Ajivika Sadalputra abandoned the Ajivika doctrine and embraced the teachings of the Shramanas (Jain monks). Mankhaliputra Gosala, upon hearing this, decided to visit Sadalputra and persuade him to return to the Ajivika fold. He traveled to the city of Polasapura with the Ajivika community, entered the Ajivika assembly, and then, along with some other Ajivikas, went to where Sadalputra was staying.
Sadalputra, upon seeing Mankhaliputra Gosala, ignored him, neither acknowledging him nor showing him any respect. He remained silent, ignoring Gosala's presence.
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Mankhaliputra Gosala, seeing Sadalputra's indifference, began to praise the virtues of the Shramanas, particularly the great Mahavira, hoping to win him back. He addressed Sadalputra, saying, "Devānupriya! Did a great Mahamahan come here?"
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Sadalputra responded, "Devānupriya! Who was this Mahamahan?" (He was asking who Gosala was referring to.)
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Mankhaliputra Gosala replied, "The Shramanas..."