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The nagas are the followers of Virūpākṣa (Pāli: Virūpakkha), one of several 4 Heavenly Kings who guards the western path. They act as a guard upon Mount Sumeru, safeguarding the dēvas of Trāyastriṃśa from attack by the asuras.Vāsuki replied that When the matter was so urgent he experienced no objection for becoming carried to that put.