Kharakaṇṭha
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Kharakaṇṭha, also known as Kharaskandha, is one of the leaders of the Asuras. He resides in the "Gāmbhīra Castle" located in a land called "Sunava" beneath the third layer of the ocean floor. In a past life, he gave food to those who broke the precepts and often misconducted himself in sports such as wrestling and archery.
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- co occurs with
- Rahu, Shachi, Dānaveghasa Asuras, Kālakañjakas, Vepacitti, Pahārāda, Bali, Ashura
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“Kharakaṇṭha or Kharaskandha Abode: "Gāmbhīra Castle" (Chinese: 鋡毘羅城; pinyin: Hánpíluó-chéng; Romaji: Kanbira-jō), 8,000 yojanas in height and width, located in a land called "Sunava" (Chinese: 修那婆; pinyin: Xiūnàpó; Romaji: Shunaba) 21000 yojanas beneath the third layer of the ocean floor.”
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