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# Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c14.179

Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c14.179

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### [v1.c14.179](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c14.179)

Gadrabha.—Doorkeeper of Āḷavaka, the yakkha. He warned the Buddha of the yakkha’s evil nature and requested him to go away, but, on finding the Buddha determined to stay, he informed the yakkha of the Buddha’s arrival.¹

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