An arahant. In the time of Vipassí Buddha he was a Yakkha chief and, seeing the Buddha enter Bandhumatí with a large following of monks, offered his upper garment and worshipped him. The earth trembled with the force of his wish. Fifteen kappas ago he was king sixteen times under the name of Váhana (Ap.i.146f). He is probably identical with Pakkha Thera. ThagA.i.144f.