Pāli Dictionary

Janesabha

Person

사대천왕의 신하인 건달바로, 붓다가 마하사마야경을 설할 때 참석했으며 이후 신봉자들에게 수호신으로 모셔졌다.

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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