Samavati
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Samavati was one of the queens of King Udena of Kosambi and an important disciple of the Gautama Buddha.
The queen was unable to go herself to listen to the Buddha's teachings, so she sent her servant Khujjuttara to listen and report back to her. Khujjuttara became so adept that she was able to memorize the teachings and teach the queen and her 500 ladies in waiting.
Samavati became so gladdened by Khujjuttara's discourse, she invited Buddha and his monks regularly to the palace to preach the Dharma to her and her 500 ladies in waiting. She became the foremost disciple in loving kindness and compassion.