Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c23.491

v1.c23.491

1. Dīgha.—A Yakkha chieftain whose help should be sought by followers of the Buddha, when in distress.¹ The Buddha says² that Dīgha once visited him and spoke to him of the wonderful attainments of Anuruddha, Nandiya and Kimbila, and remarked how fortunate were the Vajjians that these three were dwelling in the Vajji country. Buddhaghosa³ describes Dīgha as a devarājā and says that his other name was Parajana. His visit to the Buddha was at Gosiṅgasālavana, just before the Buddha left to see Anuruddha and the others.