Nāyaka [BSk. nāyaka (cp. anāyaka without guide AvŚ i.210); fr. neti; cp. naya] a leader, guide, lord, mostly as Ep. of the Buddha (loka˚ "Lord of the World") Sn 991 (loka˚); Mhvs vii.1 (id.); Sdhp 491 (tilokassa); bala -- nāyakā gang leaders J i.103.