[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Dictionary of Pali Proper Names](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937) › v2.c36.3117 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.3117 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c36.3117 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c36.3117](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c36.3117) 1. Sivaka.—A Yakkha who helped Anāthapindika to find the Buddha at Sītavana.¹ He is mentioned among the chief Yakkhas to be invoked by followers of the Buddha in time of need.² - [Previous: v2.c36.3116](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c36.3116) - [Next: v2.c36.3118](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c36.3118) - [Up: v2.c36](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c36) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c36.3117](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c36.3117) · Pramāṇa