Gadrabha
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Gadrabha is the doorkeeper of Āṭavaka. He warned the Buddha of the demon's wrathful nature. He also traveled to the Himalayas to inform Āṭavaka about the Buddha's presence.
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- Āṭavaka
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“While Āṭavaka was away with an assembly of yakṣas in the Himalayas, the Buddha was greeted by his doorkeeper Gadrabha. Gadrabha warned the Buddha of the demon's wrathful nature, but the Buddha fearlessly entered Āṭavaka's abode and sat upon his throne.”
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