AtappÄ-devÄ
A class of devas whose company mortals long for (M.i.289; iii.103).
They belong to the SuddhÄvÄsÄ (D.ii.52; D.iii.237).
According to Buddhaghosa (DA.ii.480; VibhA.521) they are so called because they torment no one (na kañci sattaṃ tapenti).
They are Non-returners (anÄgÄmi). ItA.40.
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