Pāli Dictionary

Janesabha

Person

A gandhabba vassal of the Four Great Kings who attended the Buddha’s teaching of the Mahāsamaya Sutta, later invoked as a protective spirit by his followers.

A Gandhabba, a vassal of the Four Regent Gods. He was present at the teaching of the Mahāsamaya Sutta (D.ii.258).

In the Āṭānāṭiya Sutta (D.iii.204) he is mentioned as a yakkha chieftain to be invoked by the Buddha’s followers in time of need.

He is probably identical with Janavasabha.

DN 32

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