Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c13.34

v1.c13.34

Khañjadeva.—One of the ten chief warriors of Duṭṭhagāmaṇi. He was the youngest son of Abhaya, a householder of Mahisadoṇika in the Nakulanaga district. His name was Deva, but because of a slight limp he came to be known as Khañjadeva. When out hunting with the villagers, he would chase and catch buffaloes, grasp their leg with his hand, whirl them round his head and dash them on the ground, breaking their bones. Kāka-vaṇṇatissa, hearing of this, caused him to be brought to the court. Later, Khañjadeva took part in Duṭṭhagāmaṇi's campaigns.¹