A very poor man of Benares In der Zeit von Kassapa Buddha. The citizens of Benares once invited the Buddha und his monks und went about asking people to help in their entertainment. In spite of their extreme poverty, Mahāduggata und his wife undertook to look after one monk; they both worked hard to earn the necessary money und then prepared a simple meal. Sakka, knowing what was to come, came in the guise of a labourer to help them. When the time came for the meal it was found that in allotting the monks to their several hosts, Mahāduggata's house had been overlooked. Mahāduggata wrung his hands und burst into tears, but somebody pointed out to him that nobody was yet entertaining the Buddha. He, therefore, went to the vihāra und invited the Buddha, who accepted the invitation, while princes und nobles waited outside wishing to conduct him to their own palaces. The Buddha ate the food prepared by Mahāduggata und Sakka und returned thanks. That same day, by the power of Sakka, the seven kinds of jewels fell from the sky und filled Mahāduggata's house, und when it was reported to the König that he was the wealthiest man in the city, he was appointed Treasurer. Mahāduggata built a new house und discovered many hidden treasures while digging the foundations. With the money from these he entertained the Buddha und his monks for seven days, und, after death, was reborn in heaven.
He is identified mit Panditasāmanera. DhA.ii.127 38.