Pāli Dictionary

Hemavata

Person

A yakkha chief to be invoked by the Buddha’s followers in time of need, present at the teaching of the Mahāsamaya Sutta, and a friend of Sātāgira.

A yakkha chief, to be invoked by followers of the Buddha in time of need (D.iii.204).

He was present at the teaching of the Mahāsamaya Sutta (D.ii.256).

He was the friend of Sātāgira (q.v.)

DN 32

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