1. Dígha-Káráyana.-Nephew of Bandhula, commander-in-chief of Pasenadi. After Bandhula's death, Dígha was appointed in his place and accompanied the king. Once, during their travels, they came to Nangaraka (Ulumpa says DhA.iii.356) and, hearing that the Buddha was at Medatalumpa, went to see him, but Dígha stayed outside while the Buddha talked to Pasenadi (M.ii.118f; MA.ii.753f; J.iv.151). The Dhammapada Commentary (i.355ff) adds that Dígha went about reviling the king for the murder of his uncle, and that when Pasenadi went in to the Buddha, leaving the royal insignia in Dígha's charge, the latter saw his chance of revenge. He left Pasenadi, hastened to Vidúdabha and crowned him king. He then returned to Sávatthi, leaving for Pasenadi only a single horse and one female servant. It was this treachery which led to Pasenadi's untimely death.
2. Dígha-Káráyana.-A minister of Bhátiya (Bhátikábhaya?). He was a very learned brahmin and was appointed by the king to settle a dispute between the residents of the Mahávihára and the Abhayagiri, regarding the charge brought against Dabba-Mallaputta by the nun Mettiyá. He decided in favour of the Mahávihára residents (Sp.iii.583).