four major disciples [四大弟子] ( shidai-deshi): Shakyamuni’s four leading disciples; the list differs among Buddhist scriptures. They are variously identified as Mahākāshyapa, Shāriputra, Maudgalyāyana, and Subhūti; Mahākāshyapa, Kātyāyana, Maudgalyāyana, and Subhūti; Shāriputra, Maudgalyāyana, Subhūti, and Pūrna; and Mahākāshyapa, Maudgalyāyana, Aniruddha, and Pindolabhāradvāja.