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Atappā-devā

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शुद्धावास (Suddhāvāsa) देवताओं का एक वर्ग, कहा जाता है कि वे किसी को कष्ट नहीं देते, मनुष्य जिनकी संगति चाहते हैं, और जो सभी अनागामी हैं

A class of devas whose company mortals long for (M.i.289; iii.103).

They belong to the Suddhāvāsā (D.ii.52; D.iii.237).

According to Buddhaghosa (DA.ii.480; VibhA.521) they are so called because they torment no one (na kañci sattaṃ tapenti).

They are Non-returners (anāgāmi). ItA.40.

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