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One of eight mythological nāga kings.
The story of the two nāga kings Nanda and Upananda and their taming by the Buddha and Maudgalyāyana is told in the Vinayavibhaṅga (Toh 3, D vol. 6, {'dul ba}, {ja}, F.221a–224a).

The Buddha's half-brother, who became one of his principal pupils.
Also the name for the nāga king usually associated with Upananda.

The Buddha's half-brother, who became one of his principal pupils. Also the name for the nāga king usually associated with Upananda.

Śrāvaka arhat.