A Yakkha who lived in the Vepulla mountain outside Rájagaha. He was present at the preaching of the Mahásamaya Sutta with a train of over one hundred thousand (D.ii.257).

 

He is called Rájagahika because he was born in Rájagaha (DA.ii.686). Sometimes (E.g., J.vi.272) he is spoken of as chief of the Kumbhandas.

 

When Bimbisára wished to visit the courtesan Padumavatí at Ujjeni, the chaplain enlisted Kumbhíra's assistance in transporting the king thither (ThigA.39).


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