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Definition[1]

Panāda

1. Panāda

a mythical king, who succeeded Mahāpatāpa and was himself succeeded by Mahāpanāda. Mhv.ii.4; Dpv.iii.7.

2. Panāda

one of the chief Yakkhas to be invoked by the Buddha's followers in time of need (D.iii.204). He is also mentioned in the Mahāsamaya Sutta (D.ii.258). Buddhaghosa says (DA.ii.688) that Panāda was a Gandhabba.

3. Panāda

see Mahāpanāda.

Source
Dictionary of Pali Proper Names, G P Malalasekera (1899-1973), which is available as printed version from
Definition[2]

Panāda [pa+nāda] shouting out, shrieks of joy J vi.282.

Source
Pali-English Dictionary, TW Rhys Davids, William Stede,
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