# The Pilgrim Kamanita — Character guide

> Key figures in The Pilgrim Kamanita by Karl Gjellerup.

- [Kamanita](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/kamanita.md): A wealthy merchant's son who embarks on a spiritual journey after personal tragedy.
- [The Master](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/the_master.md): A spiritual guide who teaches Kamanita on his path to enlightenment.
- [Angulimala](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/angulimala.md): A reformed robber and disciple of the Buddha who becomes a key figure.
- [Satagira](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/satagira.md): A celestial being or deity who interacts with the protagonist in higher realms.
- [Vasitthi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/vasitthi.md): A devoted female disciple of the Buddha with a significant backstory.
- [The Lord Buddha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/the_lord_buddha.md): The enlightened teacher who appears to guide characters toward liberation.
- [Brahma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/brahma.md): A high deity in the Buddhist cosmology who appears in celestial scenes.
- [Ananda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/ananda.md): The Buddha's close attendant and disciple, often present in dialogues.
- [Medini](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/medini.md): A female character associated with Kamanita's past or spiritual journey.
- [Vajaçravas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/vajacravas.md): A holy man or sage whose grave becomes a site of significance.
- [Krishna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/krishna.md): A divine figure from Hindu tradition who appears in comparative religious discussions.
- [Somadatta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/somadatta.md): A character from Kamanita's earlier life, possibly a friend or rival.
- [Brahman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/brahman.md): A generic term for a priestly figure, sometimes personified in dialogue.
- [Sariputta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/sariputta.md): One of the Buddha's chief disciples, known for his wisdom.
- [Bimbisara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/bimbisara.md): A king of Magadha who interacts with the Buddha in the narrative.
- [Arjuna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/arjuna.md): A hero from the Mahabharata, referenced in a story within the book.
- [Kali](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/kali.md): A goddess or demonic figure mentioned in mythological contexts.
- [Ujjeni](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/ujjeni.md): A city or personified location in the narrative.
- [King Udena](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/king_udena.md): A king mentioned in the context of Vasitthi's story.
- [Mara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/mara.md): The tempter and evil deity who challenges the Buddha and his followers.
- [Vajira](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/vajira.md): A female disciple or figure associated with the Buddha's community.
- [Kolita](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/kolita.md): A disciple or companion of the Buddha, possibly another name for Moggallana.
- [Panada](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/panada.md): A minor character in a parable or story within the book.
- [The Mallas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/the_mallas.md): A clan or group present at the Buddha's passing.
- [Lakshmi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/lakshmi.md): The goddess of fortune, mentioned in a mythological reference.
- [Nala](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/nala.md): A legendary king from Indian mythology, referenced in a story.
- [Damayanti](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/damayanti.md): A legendary queen from Indian mythology, referenced in a story.
- [The Kauravas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_kamanita_se/characters/the_kauravas.md): The antagonistic clan from the Mahabharata, mentioned in passing.

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