86 9. THE BUDDHA AND HIS RELATIVES (CONT.)
The other Sákya ladies, who received their ordination with her, also
attained arahantship.
Amongst the female disciples Mahá Pajápati Gotamì was assigned
the foremost place in seniority and experience (rattaññú).
In the Therìgáthá appear several verses uttered by her after attaining
arahantship.