Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c23.517
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c23.517
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Dīghajantu (Dīghajantuka) *v.l.* Dīghajayanta.—Chief of Eḷāra’s generals. He was slain by Sūranimila.¹ Bhalluka was his nephew.² He offered a red cloth (*rattapaṭa*) at the Ākasacetiya on Sumanagiri. He was born in hell, but the sight of the fires there recalled to him his offering and he was immediately born in heaven.³