Pāli Dictionary

Janesabha

Person

四大天王麾下的一位乾闥婆,曾出席佛陀宣說《大集會經》之會,後被佛弟子作為護法而祈請。

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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