Rahula

Rahula was the son of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, and his wife Yashodhara. The name "Rahula" means "fetter" or "shackle," reflecting Siddhartha's feeling that his newborn son was an obstacle to his spiritual quest.1

When Siddhartha, who became the Buddha, returned to his hometown, Rahula, then a young boy, was sent by his mother to ask for his inheritance. The Buddha responded by ordaining Rahula as a monk, which caused distress to his father, the king. This event led the Buddha to establish a rule that a son could only be ordained with his parents' permission. Rahula eventually became an arhat, an enlightened being who has attained nirvana.2