Rāhula was the son of Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as the Buddha. He was born on the night his father left the palace to seek enlightenment, and was named Rāhula, which means "fetter" or "impediment," reflecting the belief that family ties could hinder the quest for spiritual liberation.
:angrylaugh: I didn't know the story was this retarded - I just knew about him crying because he saw a dead person