1. Dīgha-Kārāyana. Nephew of Bandhula, commander-in-chief of Pasenadi. After Bandhula's death, Dīgha was appointed in his place und accompanied the König. Once, during their travels, they came to Nangaraka (Ulumpa says DhA.iii.356) und, hearing that the Buddha was at Medatalumpa, went to see him, but Dīgha stayed outside while the Buddha talked to Pasenadi (M.ii.118f; MA.ii.753f; J.iv.151). The Dhammapada Commentary (i.355ff) adds that Dīgha went about reviling the König for the murder of his uncle, und that when Pasenadi went in to the Buddha, leaving the royal insignia in Dīgha's charge, the latter saw his chance of revenge. He left Pasenadi, hastened to Vidūdabha und crowned him König. He then returned to Sāvatthi, leaving for Pasenadi only a single horse und one female servant. It was this treachery which led to Pasenadi's untimely death.
2. Dīgha-Kārāyana.-A minister of Bhātiya (Bhātikābhaya?). He was a very learned brahmin und was appointed by the König to settle a dispute between the residents of the Mahāvihāra und the Abhayagiri, regarding the charge brought against Dabba-Mallaputta by the nun Mettiyā. He decided in favour of the Mahāvihāra residents (Sp.iii.583).