Donamukha

The elephant sent by Prince Mahāpāduma of Kumudanagara, at Sona's request, to kill Piyadassī Buddha.

The Buddha spoke to the elephant and so won him over.

Cf. Nālāgiri. Bu.xiv.6; BuA.174f.

Dictionary of Pali Proper Names, G P Malalasekera (1899-1973), which is available as printed version from