A monk whose Theragāthā verse speaks of attaining happiness. Thag.63

…others were Sunetta, Mūgapakkha, Kuddālaka, Hatthipāla and Jotipāla. In the Aṅguttara AN.iv.135f. a seventh name is added, Araka.

They…

…of the South, Virūpakkha of the West, and Vessarana of the North. DN.ii.207f. DN.iii.194f. They keep large retinues consisting,…

…mentioned together with Virūpakkhas, Chabbyāputtas, and Kaṇhāgotamakas. For their own protection, monks are advised to fill their hearts with…

…DN.iii.198 ; of Virūpakkha, king of the Nāgas DN.iii.199 ; and of Kuvera, king of the Yakkhas. DN.iii.202 Further on in the same sutta,…

…(Ahirājakulāni): Virūpakkha, Erāpatha, Chabyāputta and Kaṇhāgotamaka. The enmity between the Nāgas and the Garulas is proverbial….

…DN.iii.199 In the assembly of the devas he sits facing east. DN.ii.207 DN.ii.221

Virūpakkha²

A family of snakes or…