Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c23.604
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c23.604
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2. Dīghāvu.—A householder of Rājagaha and son of Jotika-gahapati. He was a sotāpanna and, when he lay ill, he sent his father to the Buddha requesting the Buddha to visit him. The Buddha accepted the request, preached to him and consoled him. Soon afterwards Dīghāvu died and was born as an anāgāmin.¹ 3. Dīghāvu.—Son of King Mahājanaka (q.v.) and his queen Sīvalī. He became king when Mahājanaka left the world. He is identified with Rāhula.¹