Rahula is a figure in Buddhism who is known as the son of the Buddha. According to Buddhist tradition, he was born to the Buddha and his wife, shortly before the Buddha attained enlightenment. As a young boy, Rahula begged his father to teach him the Dharma and eventually became one of the Buddha's most devoted disciples. In the Pali Canon, the earliest collection of Buddhist texts, Rahula is described as a young boy who is eager to learn and practice the Dharma. He is said to have been ordained as a novice monk at the age of seven and later as a fully ordained monk at the age of 20. He is described as being intelligent and diligent in his study and practice, and he is said to have attained a high level of spiritual attainment. In some Mahayana texts, Rahula is said to have attained the state of arhatship, which is a state of spiritual perfection characterized by the elimination of all mental defilements and the attainment of spiritual insight. Rahula is also known for his role in the development of the monastic code, the Vinaya. It is said that the Buddha taught him a rule that monks should not accept gold or silver, which later became one of the rules of the Vinaya. In Buddhism, Rahula is considered a symbol of filial piety, devotion, and the importance of seeking spiritual guidance from an enlightened teacher. He is also considered as an example of how even a young person can attain spiritual development through dedication and perseverance.