 Buddhist scriptures describe a time when he visited a temple of another religious tradition and a debate ensues, with Anathapindika skillfully defeating the followers of the other religious tradition.Anathapindika and Visakha were not only the greatest donors to Gautama Buddha but also his primary aides when dealing with the general public.The Buddha frequently turned to one of the two chief patrons whenever there needed to be something arranged with the lay community.