Sutta Pitaka
Samyutta Nikaya
Division I Ý Sagatha
Book 11 Ý Sakka Samyutta
Chapter 3 Ý Tatiyo Vaggo (or Sakka Pancakam)
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammasambuddhassa.
11. 3. 1.
(21) Chetva (or Jhatva) Ý Cutting
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anathapindika in Jeta's grove in Savatthi.
2. Then Sakka the king of gods approached the Blessed One, worshipped and stood on a side.
3. Standing on a side the king of gods said this stanza to the Blessed One:
ßCutting what does one sleep well? Cutting what does one not grieve?
The destruction of what one thing does Gotama like?û
ßCutting anger one sleeps well. Cutting anger one does not grieve.
Vasava, the noble ones praise the destruction of the poisonous root
and the sweet top of anger
Having cut that, there is no grief.û
11. 3. 2.
(22) Dubbaõõiya Ý Ugly
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus: Those bhikkhus replied: ßYes, venerable sir.û
And the Blessed One said thus:
3. ßBhikkhus, in the past, a certain ugly, deformed non-human was once sitting on Sakka the king of the god's seat.
4. ßThen, bhikkhus, the gods of the thirty-three were annoyed and irritated and said `It's surprising: how could this ugly deformed non-human sit on Sakka the king of gods seat?'
5. ßThen, bhikkhus, when the gods of the thirty-three became more and more annoyed this non-human became more and more beautiful and attractive
6. ßThen the gods of the thirty-three approached Sakka the king of gods and said thus:
7. `Sir, a certain ugly deformed non-human is sitting on your seat and the gods of the thirty-three were annoyed and irritated and said ßIt's surprising how could this ugly deformed non-human sit on Sakka the king of gods seat and when the gods of the thirty-three became more and more annoyed this non-human became more and more beautiful and attractive.û Sir, is he a non-human consumed by anger?'
8. ßThen bhikkhus, Sakka the king of gods approached the non-human consumed by anger, arranged his robe on one shoulder and putting the right knee on the ground and clasping his hands towards the non human consumed by anger made these words heard to the non-human consumed by anger three times `I am Sakka the king of gods.'
9. ßHearing, the words of Sakka the king of gods the non-human became gradually ugly and deformed and disappeared from there.
10. ßThen Sakka the king of gods sat on his own seat and in a friendly manner said this stanza to the gods of the thirty-three:
`My mind is not very much hurt,
Nor do I feel as though put on a dog trough
Since long I have not become angry,
Anger does not residue in me
Become angry I do not talk roughly
And rightfully it is not praised.
I restrain myself, for my own welfare'.û
11. 3. 3.
(23) Màyà Ý Magic
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus: Those bhikkhus replied: ßYes, venerable sir.û
And the Blessed One said thus:
3. ßBhikkhus, in the past Vepacitti the king of Titans became gravely ill.
4. ßAnd Sakka the king of gods, approached Vepacitti the king of Titans to inquire about his illness.
5. ßVepacitti the king of Titans seeing Sakka the king of gods approaching in the distance said: `King of gods, make me well.'
6. `Vepacitti, is it by the magic of Sambari?'
7. `Sir, wait till I ask the Titans.'
8. ßThen, bhikkhus, Vepacitti asked the Titans: `Sirs, Sakka the king of gods is to heal me with the magic of Sambari.'
9. `Sir, you should not say, Sakka the king of gods Sambari magic.'
10. ßThen, bhikkhus, Vepacitti the king of Titans said a stanza to sakka the king of gods:
`Maghava, Sakka, king of gods Sujampati by magic one is born in the lamenting hell.
A hundred times more, it will be than what happened to Sambara'.û
11. 3. 4.
(24) Accaya-akodhano Ý Asking Pardon
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. At that time two bhikkhus associated. One of them knew his fault. Then that bhikkhu asked pardon from the other in his presence, but he would not pardon.
3. Then many bhikkhus approached the Blessed One, worshipped, sat on a side and said:
4. ßVenerable sir, two bhikkhus associated. One of them knew his fault, then that bhikkhu asked pardon from the other in his presence, but the other would not pardon.û
5. ßBhikkhus, there are two foolish men. One man does not see the fault and the other does not pardon, when pardon is asked according to the Teaching.
6. ßBhikkhus, there are two wise men. One man sees his fault and the other pardons, when pardon is asked according to the Teaching.
7. ßBhikkhus, in the past Sakka the king of gods advising the gods of the thirty-three in a friendly manner said this stanza:
`Become angry do not spoil your friendship.
Do not blame those who should not be blamed
Do not slander, know this, anger that arouses evil
Crushes you like a moving mountain'.û
3. 5. 5.
(25) Akodho-Avihimsa Ý Not Hurting
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus. Those bhikkhus replied: ßYes, venerable sir.û
And the Blessed One said thus:
3. ßBhikkhus, in the past Sakka the king of gods advising the gods of the thirty-three in a friendly manner said this stanza:
`Do not increase your anger, nor increase the anger of the angry.
Noble ones always lived without anger and without hurting,
Anger that arouses evil thoughts crushes you like a moving mountain'.û
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Samyutta Nikaya - Sakka Samyutta - Sattavata Vagga
Sutta Pitaka
Samyutta Nikaya
Division I Ý Sagatha
Book 11 Ý Sakka Samyutta
Chapter 2 Ý Dutiyo (Sattavata) Vaggo
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammasambuddhassa.
11. 2. 1.
(11) Deva or Vatapada I Ý Precepts I
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. Bhikkhus, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he observed and accomplished seven precepts, on account of which he attained the state of Sakka.
3. What seven?
4. Until life lasts I will look after mother and father. Until life lasts, I will venerate my elder brother. Until life lasts I will be soft spoken. Until life lasts I will not slander. Until life lasts I will live in the household dispelling the stains of miserliness, with a released, benevolent mind, with extended fingers attached to giving, to the needy and sharing gifts. Until life lasts I will tell the truth. Until life lasts I will be free from hatred. If anger arises in me, I will dispel it quickly.
5. Bhikkhus, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he observed and accomplished these seven precepts, on account of which he attained the state of Sakka.
6. ßThe man who looks after mother and father, worships the elder brother,
Speaks kindly and softly, does not slander,
Is yoked to taming miserliness, is truthful and has overcome hatred
He is the Great Being said the gods of the thirty-three.
11. 2. 2.
(12) Devà or Vatapada II Ý Gods II
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus:
3. ßBhikkhus, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he was a young man named Magha so he is called Maghava.
4. ßBhikkhus, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he went from city to city giving gifts, so he is called Purindada.
5. Bhikkhus, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he gave gifts well prepared so he is called Sakka.
6. Bhikkhus, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he gave dwellings, so he is called Vasava.
7. Bhikkhus, Sakka the king of gods in a moment thought for the good of thousands so he is called Sahassakka.
8. Bhikkhus, Sakka the king of gods had a young Titan girl named Suja as his wife, so he is called Sujampati.
9. Bhikkhus, Sakka the king of gods rules over the gods of the thirty-three in great splendor so he is called king of gods.
10. Bhikkhus, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he observed and accomplished seven precepts, on account of which he attained the state of Sakka.
11. What seven?
Until life lasts I will look after mother and father. Until life lasts, I will venerate my elder brother. Until life lasts I will be soft spoken. Until life lasts I will not slander. Until life lasts I will live in the household dispelling the stains of miserliness, with a released, benevolent mind, with extended fingers attached to giving, to the needy and sharing gifts. Until life lasts I will tell the truth. Until life lasts I will be free from hatred. If anger arises in me, I will dispel it quickly.
12. Bhikkhus, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he observed and accomplished these seven precepts, on account of which he attained the state of Sakka.
ßThe man who looks after mother and father, worships the elder brother,
Speaks kindly and softly, does not slander,
Is yoked to taming miserliness, is truthful and has overcome hatred
He is the Great Being said the gods of the thirty-three.
11. 2. 3.
(13) Deva or Vatapapada Ý Gods (or Mahàli)
1. I heard thus.
2. At one time the Blessed One was living in the gabled hall in the Great Forest in Vesali.
3. Then Mahàli the Licchavi approached the Blessed One and worshipped and sat on side.
4. Sitting on a side Mahàli the Licchavi said to the Blessed One: ßVenerable sir, has the Blessed One seen Sakka the king of gods?û
5. ßMahàli, I have seen Sakka the king of gods.û
6. ßVenerable sir, is it a resemblance of Sakka that you have seen? It is said that Sakka the king of gods is difficult to be seen.û
7. ßMahàli I know the state of Sakka and I know observing what things someone could attain the state of Sakka.û
8. ßMahàli, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he was a young man named Magha so he is called Maghava.
9. ßMahàli, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he went from city to city giving gifts, so he is called Purindada.
10. ßMahàli, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he gave gifts well prepared so he is called Sakka
11. ßMahàli, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he gave dwellings, so he is called Vasava.
12. ßMahàli, Sakka the king of gods in a moment thought for the good of thousands so he is called Sahassakka.
13. ßMahàli, Sakka the king of gods had a young Titan girl named Suja as his wife, so he is called Sujampati.
14. ßMahàli, Sakka the king of gods rules over the gods of the thirty-three in great splendor so he is called king of gods.
15. ßMahàli, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he observed and accomplished seven precepts, on account of which he attained the state of Sakka.
16. ßWhat seven precepts?
17. ßUntil life lasts I will look after mother and father Until life lasts, I will venerate my elder brother. Until life lasts I will be soft spoken. Until life lasts I will not slander. Until life lasts I will live in the household dispelling the stains of miserliness, with a released, benevolent mind, with extended fingers attached to giving, to the needy and sharing gifts. Until life lasts I will tell the truth. Until life lasts I will be free from hatred. If anger arises in me, I will dispel it quickly.
18. ßMahàki, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he observed and accomplished these seven precepts, on account of which he attained the state of Sakka.
ßThe man who looks after mother and father, worships the elder brother,
Speaks kindly and softly, does not slander,
Is yoked to taming miserliness, is truthful and has overcome hatred
He is the Great Being said the gods of the thirty-three.û
11. 2. 4.
(14) Daëiddo Ý A Poor Man
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the squirrels' sanctuary in the bamboo grove in Rajagaha.
2. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus: ßBhikkhusû
3. Those bhikkhus replied: ßYes, venerable sir.û
4. And the Blessed One said thus:
5. ßBhikkhus, in the past, in this same Rajagaha there was a poor miserable beggar.
6. ßHe trained himself and gained in faith, virtues, learning, benevolence and wisdom in the dispensation, declared by the Thus Gone Ones.
7. ßAnd after death he was born in the company of the gods of the thirty-three. In the midst of the gods of the thirty-three, he out shone in beauty and fame.
8. ßThe gods of the thirty-three were irritated and annoyed seeing him, thought it is wonderful and surprising this son of the gods in the past was a poor miserable beggar. After death he is born in heaven in the company of the thirty-three and out shines the other gods in beauty and fame.
9. ßThen Sakka the king of gods addressed, the thirty-three gods: `Sirs, do not be irritated and annoyed about this son of gods. Sirs, in the past, this son of gods was a poor miserable beggar He trained himself and gained in faith, virtues, learning, benevolence and wisdom in the dispensation declared by the Thus Gone Ones. And after death he was born in the company of the gods of the thirty-three. In the midst of the gods of the thirty-three, he out shines in beauty and fame.'
10. ßThen Sakka the king of gods in a friendly manner said these stanzas to the gods of the thirty-three:
`If someone's faith is unwaveringly established,
In the dispensation of the Thus Gone Ones,
If his virtues are pure and praised by the noble ones,
And faith in the Community of bhikkhus is established,
If he has rectified his view, it is said he is not poor
His life is auspicious. Therefore wisely grow in,
Faith, virtues and appreciating right view
And wisely grow in the dispensation of Enlightened Ones.'
11. 2. 5.
(15) Ràmaõeyyakaü Ý The Pleasant Things
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. Then Sakka the king of gods approached the Blessed One, worshipped and stood on a side.
3. Standing on a side the king of gods said thus to the Blessed One: ßVenerable sir, what are delightful agreeable sceneries?û
ßOrchard monuments, forest monuments
and well completed ponds are delightful.
Yet they are not worth, one fourth, to the delightful agreeable mind.
In village, forest, valley or highland, where the noble ones live,
That land is delightful and agreeable.
11. 2. 6.
(16) Yajamànaü Ý Those Desiring Merit
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living among the Gijja peaks in Rajagaha.
2. Then Sakka the king of gods approached the Blessed One, worshipped and stood on a side.
3. Standing on a side the king of gods said these stanzas to the Blessed One.
ßFor humans desiring merit to be born in the future
Given to whom, could the highest results be obtained?û
(The Blessed One:)
ßThere are four on the paths and four enjoying the fruits of the paths
That is the Community of bhikkhus,
straightforward in wisdom, virtues and concentration.
Humans desiring merit to be born in the future
Giving to the Community of bhikkhus, reap the highest results.û
11. 2 7.
(17) Vandana Ý Venerate
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. At the time the Blessed One was in seclusion during the daytime.
3. Then Sakka the king of gods and brahma Sahampathy approached the Blessed One and one of them stood outside.
4. Sakka the king of gods said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßHero, arouse energy and win the battle,
Without a debt or a load, wander in the world.
Your mind is also thoroughly released,
It's like the waxing moon on the fifteenth night.û
5. ßSakka, king of gods,that is not the way to venerate the Thus Gone Ones.
ßHero, arouse energy and win the battle,
Leading charioteer, wander in the world, without a debt.
Blessed One, teach. There will be those who understand the Teaching.û
11. 2. 8.
(18) Sakka-Namassana I Ý Venerations of The King of Gods I
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus: Those bhikkhus replied: ßYes, venerable sir.û And the Blessed One said thus:
3. ßBhikkhus, in the past, Sakka the king of gods addressed Màtali the charioteer: ßFriend, Màtali, yoke the chariot with thousand thoroughbreds. Let's go to enjoy in the pleasant parks.
4. ßMàtali the charioteer agreed and yoking the chariot with the thousand thoroughbreds, informed Sakka the king of gods: `Sir, the chariot is yoked. Do as you think is fitting.'
5. ßThen Sakka the king of gods while descending from the Vejanta mansion with clasped hands venerated all quarters.
6. ßBhikkhus, then Màtali the charioteer said a stanza to Sakka the king of gods:
7. `They venerate the threefold knowledge, all warriors on earth,
The four great heavenly kings and the famous thirty,
Sakka, you non-human, who are you venerating?'
(Sakka:)
8. `Màtali, I too venerate the threefold knowledge, all warriors on earth,
Four great heavenly kings, the famous thirty,
So also I venerate the virtuous who have gone forth rightfully,
Who were since long appeased and have come to the end of the holy life
So also I venerate the virtuous lay disciple householders,
Who feed their wives rightfully.'
(Màtali:)
9. `Indeed, Sakka, you venerate the foremost.
Vasava, I too venerate them.'
(The Elders:)
10. ßSaying that, Maghava, the king of gods and Sujampati
Venerating all the directions ascended the foremost chariot.û
11. 2. 9.
(19) Sakka Ý Namassana II Ý Veneration of The King of Gods II
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus: Those bhikkhus replied: ßYes, venerable sir.û And the Blessed One said thus:
2. ßBhikkhus, in the past, Sakka the king of gods addressed Màtali the charioteer: `Friend, Màtali, yoke the chariot with thousand thoroughbreds let's go to enjoy in the pleasant parks.'
4. ßMàtali the charioteer agreed and yoking the chariot with the thousand thoroughbreds, informed Sakka the king of gods: `Sir, the chariot is yoked. Do as you think is fitting.'
5. ßThen Sakka the king of gods while descending from the Vejanta mansion with clasped hands venerated the Blessed One.
6. ßBhikkhus, then Màtali the charioteer said a stanza to Sakka the king of gods:
7. `Vasava, who ever gods and men venerate
Sakka, you non-human, too venerate him.û
(Sakka:)
8. `Màtali, he is rightfully enlightened for this world and the gods,
I venerate that Teacher by the name Anoma
His greed, hate and ignorance have faded
He has destroyed desires and is worthy,
Màtali I venerate him.'
(Màtali:)
9. `Indeed, Sakka, you venerate the foremost.
I too venerate whoever Vasava verates.'
(The Elders:)
10. ßSaying that Maghava, the king of gods and Sujampati
Venerating the Blessed One ascended the foremost chariot.û
11. 2. 10.
(20) Sakka Ý Namassana III Ý Venerations of The King of Gods III
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus. Those bhikkhus replied: ßYes, venerable sir.û
And the Blessed One said thus:
3. ßBhikkhus, in the past, Sakka the king of gods addressed Màtali the charioteer: ßFriend, Màtali, yoke the chariot with thousand thoroughbreds let's go to enjoy in the pleasant parks.
4. ßMàtali the charioteer agreed and yoking the chariot with the thousand thoroughbreds, informed Sakka the king of gods: `Sir, the chariot is yoked do as you think is fitting.'
5. ßThen Sakka the king of gods while descending from the Vejanta mansion with clasped hands venerated the Community of bhikkhus.
6. ßBhikkhus, then Màtali the charioteer said a stanza to Sakka the king of gods:
7. `Are you venerating the putrid bodies of humans,
They have hunger and thirst and a putrid smell emanates from them.
Vasava, is it their homelessness you envy?
Tell us the behavior of the sages, we like to hear your words.'
(Sakka:)
8. `Màtali, I do envy their homelessness,
Whatever village they enter, it's without desires they enter.
They have no store houses, pots or pans.
The good ones are fed on what others prepare.
The wise ones protecting their minds behave silently.
The gods are antagonistic to the Titans.
They are not angry with any antagonistic humans.
They are appeased among those who punish the self.
They do not seize among those who seize.
Màtali, I worship them.'
(Màtali:)
9. `Indeed, Sakka, you venerate the foremost.
Vasava, I too venerate them.'
(The Elders:)
9. ßSaying that Maghava, the king of gods and Sujampati
Venerating the Community of bhikkhus ascended the foremost chariot.û
Samyutta Nikaya
Division I Ý Sagatha
Book 11 Ý Sakka Samyutta
Chapter 2 Ý Dutiyo (Sattavata) Vaggo
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammasambuddhassa.
11. 2. 1.
(11) Deva or Vatapada I Ý Precepts I
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. Bhikkhus, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he observed and accomplished seven precepts, on account of which he attained the state of Sakka.
3. What seven?
4. Until life lasts I will look after mother and father. Until life lasts, I will venerate my elder brother. Until life lasts I will be soft spoken. Until life lasts I will not slander. Until life lasts I will live in the household dispelling the stains of miserliness, with a released, benevolent mind, with extended fingers attached to giving, to the needy and sharing gifts. Until life lasts I will tell the truth. Until life lasts I will be free from hatred. If anger arises in me, I will dispel it quickly.
5. Bhikkhus, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he observed and accomplished these seven precepts, on account of which he attained the state of Sakka.
6. ßThe man who looks after mother and father, worships the elder brother,
Speaks kindly and softly, does not slander,
Is yoked to taming miserliness, is truthful and has overcome hatred
He is the Great Being said the gods of the thirty-three.
11. 2. 2.
(12) Devà or Vatapada II Ý Gods II
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus:
3. ßBhikkhus, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he was a young man named Magha so he is called Maghava.
4. ßBhikkhus, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he went from city to city giving gifts, so he is called Purindada.
5. Bhikkhus, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he gave gifts well prepared so he is called Sakka.
6. Bhikkhus, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he gave dwellings, so he is called Vasava.
7. Bhikkhus, Sakka the king of gods in a moment thought for the good of thousands so he is called Sahassakka.
8. Bhikkhus, Sakka the king of gods had a young Titan girl named Suja as his wife, so he is called Sujampati.
9. Bhikkhus, Sakka the king of gods rules over the gods of the thirty-three in great splendor so he is called king of gods.
10. Bhikkhus, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he observed and accomplished seven precepts, on account of which he attained the state of Sakka.
11. What seven?
Until life lasts I will look after mother and father. Until life lasts, I will venerate my elder brother. Until life lasts I will be soft spoken. Until life lasts I will not slander. Until life lasts I will live in the household dispelling the stains of miserliness, with a released, benevolent mind, with extended fingers attached to giving, to the needy and sharing gifts. Until life lasts I will tell the truth. Until life lasts I will be free from hatred. If anger arises in me, I will dispel it quickly.
12. Bhikkhus, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he observed and accomplished these seven precepts, on account of which he attained the state of Sakka.
ßThe man who looks after mother and father, worships the elder brother,
Speaks kindly and softly, does not slander,
Is yoked to taming miserliness, is truthful and has overcome hatred
He is the Great Being said the gods of the thirty-three.
11. 2. 3.
(13) Deva or Vatapapada Ý Gods (or Mahàli)
1. I heard thus.
2. At one time the Blessed One was living in the gabled hall in the Great Forest in Vesali.
3. Then Mahàli the Licchavi approached the Blessed One and worshipped and sat on side.
4. Sitting on a side Mahàli the Licchavi said to the Blessed One: ßVenerable sir, has the Blessed One seen Sakka the king of gods?û
5. ßMahàli, I have seen Sakka the king of gods.û
6. ßVenerable sir, is it a resemblance of Sakka that you have seen? It is said that Sakka the king of gods is difficult to be seen.û
7. ßMahàli I know the state of Sakka and I know observing what things someone could attain the state of Sakka.û
8. ßMahàli, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he was a young man named Magha so he is called Maghava.
9. ßMahàli, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he went from city to city giving gifts, so he is called Purindada.
10. ßMahàli, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he gave gifts well prepared so he is called Sakka
11. ßMahàli, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he gave dwellings, so he is called Vasava.
12. ßMahàli, Sakka the king of gods in a moment thought for the good of thousands so he is called Sahassakka.
13. ßMahàli, Sakka the king of gods had a young Titan girl named Suja as his wife, so he is called Sujampati.
14. ßMahàli, Sakka the king of gods rules over the gods of the thirty-three in great splendor so he is called king of gods.
15. ßMahàli, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he observed and accomplished seven precepts, on account of which he attained the state of Sakka.
16. ßWhat seven precepts?
17. ßUntil life lasts I will look after mother and father Until life lasts, I will venerate my elder brother. Until life lasts I will be soft spoken. Until life lasts I will not slander. Until life lasts I will live in the household dispelling the stains of miserliness, with a released, benevolent mind, with extended fingers attached to giving, to the needy and sharing gifts. Until life lasts I will tell the truth. Until life lasts I will be free from hatred. If anger arises in me, I will dispel it quickly.
18. ßMahàki, in the past, when Sakka the king of gods was a human, he observed and accomplished these seven precepts, on account of which he attained the state of Sakka.
ßThe man who looks after mother and father, worships the elder brother,
Speaks kindly and softly, does not slander,
Is yoked to taming miserliness, is truthful and has overcome hatred
He is the Great Being said the gods of the thirty-three.û
11. 2. 4.
(14) Daëiddo Ý A Poor Man
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the squirrels' sanctuary in the bamboo grove in Rajagaha.
2. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus: ßBhikkhusû
3. Those bhikkhus replied: ßYes, venerable sir.û
4. And the Blessed One said thus:
5. ßBhikkhus, in the past, in this same Rajagaha there was a poor miserable beggar.
6. ßHe trained himself and gained in faith, virtues, learning, benevolence and wisdom in the dispensation, declared by the Thus Gone Ones.
7. ßAnd after death he was born in the company of the gods of the thirty-three. In the midst of the gods of the thirty-three, he out shone in beauty and fame.
8. ßThe gods of the thirty-three were irritated and annoyed seeing him, thought it is wonderful and surprising this son of the gods in the past was a poor miserable beggar. After death he is born in heaven in the company of the thirty-three and out shines the other gods in beauty and fame.
9. ßThen Sakka the king of gods addressed, the thirty-three gods: `Sirs, do not be irritated and annoyed about this son of gods. Sirs, in the past, this son of gods was a poor miserable beggar He trained himself and gained in faith, virtues, learning, benevolence and wisdom in the dispensation declared by the Thus Gone Ones. And after death he was born in the company of the gods of the thirty-three. In the midst of the gods of the thirty-three, he out shines in beauty and fame.'
10. ßThen Sakka the king of gods in a friendly manner said these stanzas to the gods of the thirty-three:
`If someone's faith is unwaveringly established,
In the dispensation of the Thus Gone Ones,
If his virtues are pure and praised by the noble ones,
And faith in the Community of bhikkhus is established,
If he has rectified his view, it is said he is not poor
His life is auspicious. Therefore wisely grow in,
Faith, virtues and appreciating right view
And wisely grow in the dispensation of Enlightened Ones.'
11. 2. 5.
(15) Ràmaõeyyakaü Ý The Pleasant Things
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. Then Sakka the king of gods approached the Blessed One, worshipped and stood on a side.
3. Standing on a side the king of gods said thus to the Blessed One: ßVenerable sir, what are delightful agreeable sceneries?û
ßOrchard monuments, forest monuments
and well completed ponds are delightful.
Yet they are not worth, one fourth, to the delightful agreeable mind.
In village, forest, valley or highland, where the noble ones live,
That land is delightful and agreeable.
11. 2. 6.
(16) Yajamànaü Ý Those Desiring Merit
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living among the Gijja peaks in Rajagaha.
2. Then Sakka the king of gods approached the Blessed One, worshipped and stood on a side.
3. Standing on a side the king of gods said these stanzas to the Blessed One.
ßFor humans desiring merit to be born in the future
Given to whom, could the highest results be obtained?û
(The Blessed One:)
ßThere are four on the paths and four enjoying the fruits of the paths
That is the Community of bhikkhus,
straightforward in wisdom, virtues and concentration.
Humans desiring merit to be born in the future
Giving to the Community of bhikkhus, reap the highest results.û
11. 2 7.
(17) Vandana Ý Venerate
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. At the time the Blessed One was in seclusion during the daytime.
3. Then Sakka the king of gods and brahma Sahampathy approached the Blessed One and one of them stood outside.
4. Sakka the king of gods said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßHero, arouse energy and win the battle,
Without a debt or a load, wander in the world.
Your mind is also thoroughly released,
It's like the waxing moon on the fifteenth night.û
5. ßSakka, king of gods,that is not the way to venerate the Thus Gone Ones.
ßHero, arouse energy and win the battle,
Leading charioteer, wander in the world, without a debt.
Blessed One, teach. There will be those who understand the Teaching.û
11. 2. 8.
(18) Sakka-Namassana I Ý Venerations of The King of Gods I
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus: Those bhikkhus replied: ßYes, venerable sir.û And the Blessed One said thus:
3. ßBhikkhus, in the past, Sakka the king of gods addressed Màtali the charioteer: ßFriend, Màtali, yoke the chariot with thousand thoroughbreds. Let's go to enjoy in the pleasant parks.
4. ßMàtali the charioteer agreed and yoking the chariot with the thousand thoroughbreds, informed Sakka the king of gods: `Sir, the chariot is yoked. Do as you think is fitting.'
5. ßThen Sakka the king of gods while descending from the Vejanta mansion with clasped hands venerated all quarters.
6. ßBhikkhus, then Màtali the charioteer said a stanza to Sakka the king of gods:
7. `They venerate the threefold knowledge, all warriors on earth,
The four great heavenly kings and the famous thirty,
Sakka, you non-human, who are you venerating?'
(Sakka:)
8. `Màtali, I too venerate the threefold knowledge, all warriors on earth,
Four great heavenly kings, the famous thirty,
So also I venerate the virtuous who have gone forth rightfully,
Who were since long appeased and have come to the end of the holy life
So also I venerate the virtuous lay disciple householders,
Who feed their wives rightfully.'
(Màtali:)
9. `Indeed, Sakka, you venerate the foremost.
Vasava, I too venerate them.'
(The Elders:)
10. ßSaying that, Maghava, the king of gods and Sujampati
Venerating all the directions ascended the foremost chariot.û
11. 2. 9.
(19) Sakka Ý Namassana II Ý Veneration of The King of Gods II
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus: Those bhikkhus replied: ßYes, venerable sir.û And the Blessed One said thus:
2. ßBhikkhus, in the past, Sakka the king of gods addressed Màtali the charioteer: `Friend, Màtali, yoke the chariot with thousand thoroughbreds let's go to enjoy in the pleasant parks.'
4. ßMàtali the charioteer agreed and yoking the chariot with the thousand thoroughbreds, informed Sakka the king of gods: `Sir, the chariot is yoked. Do as you think is fitting.'
5. ßThen Sakka the king of gods while descending from the Vejanta mansion with clasped hands venerated the Blessed One.
6. ßBhikkhus, then Màtali the charioteer said a stanza to Sakka the king of gods:
7. `Vasava, who ever gods and men venerate
Sakka, you non-human, too venerate him.û
(Sakka:)
8. `Màtali, he is rightfully enlightened for this world and the gods,
I venerate that Teacher by the name Anoma
His greed, hate and ignorance have faded
He has destroyed desires and is worthy,
Màtali I venerate him.'
(Màtali:)
9. `Indeed, Sakka, you venerate the foremost.
I too venerate whoever Vasava verates.'
(The Elders:)
10. ßSaying that Maghava, the king of gods and Sujampati
Venerating the Blessed One ascended the foremost chariot.û
11. 2. 10.
(20) Sakka Ý Namassana III Ý Venerations of The King of Gods III
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus. Those bhikkhus replied: ßYes, venerable sir.û
And the Blessed One said thus:
3. ßBhikkhus, in the past, Sakka the king of gods addressed Màtali the charioteer: ßFriend, Màtali, yoke the chariot with thousand thoroughbreds let's go to enjoy in the pleasant parks.
4. ßMàtali the charioteer agreed and yoking the chariot with the thousand thoroughbreds, informed Sakka the king of gods: `Sir, the chariot is yoked do as you think is fitting.'
5. ßThen Sakka the king of gods while descending from the Vejanta mansion with clasped hands venerated the Community of bhikkhus.
6. ßBhikkhus, then Màtali the charioteer said a stanza to Sakka the king of gods:
7. `Are you venerating the putrid bodies of humans,
They have hunger and thirst and a putrid smell emanates from them.
Vasava, is it their homelessness you envy?
Tell us the behavior of the sages, we like to hear your words.'
(Sakka:)
8. `Màtali, I do envy their homelessness,
Whatever village they enter, it's without desires they enter.
They have no store houses, pots or pans.
The good ones are fed on what others prepare.
The wise ones protecting their minds behave silently.
The gods are antagonistic to the Titans.
They are not angry with any antagonistic humans.
They are appeased among those who punish the self.
They do not seize among those who seize.
Màtali, I worship them.'
(Màtali:)
9. `Indeed, Sakka, you venerate the foremost.
Vasava, I too venerate them.'
(The Elders:)
9. ßSaying that Maghava, the king of gods and Sujampati
Venerating the Community of bhikkhus ascended the foremost chariot.û
Samyutta Nikaya - Sakka Samyutta - Suvira Vagga
Sutta Pitaka
Samyutta Nikaya
Division I Ý Sagatha
Book 11 Ý Sakka Samyutta
Chapter 1 Ý Pathamo (Suvira) Vaggo
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammasambuddhassa.
11. 1. 1.
(1) Suvira Ý Suvira the Son of Gods
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anathapindika in Jeta's grove in Savatthi.
2. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus: ßBhikkhusû and the bhikkhus said: ßYes, venerable sir.û
3. And the Blessed One said thus:
4. ßBhikkhus, in the past the Titans became hostile towards the gods. Then Sakka the king of gods addressed Suvãra the son of gods and said: `Dear one, the Titans are hostile towards the gods. Go and meet the hostility.' Suvãra the son of the gods said `Yes, good sir, I will do it,' and became negligent.
5. For the second time, Sakka the king of gods addressed Suvãra the son of gods and said: `Dear one, the Titans are hostile towards the gods. Go and meet the hostility.' Suvãra the son of the gods said `Yes, good sir, I will do it,' and became negligent.
6. For the third time Sakka the king of gods addressed Suvãra the son of gods and said: ßDear one, the Titans are hostile towards the gods. Go and meet the hostility.û Suvãra the son of the gods said ßYes, good sir, I will do itû and became negligent.
7. Bhikkhus, then Sakka the king of gods said this stanza to Suvãra the son of gods:
ßWithout an effort and without exercising yourself
pleasantness cannot be attained.
Suvãra, go there, where you can put your evil to rest.û
8. ßThe lazy one, without effort does not do any work,
Sakka, I have prospered in all sensuality and am given a boonû
9. Suvãra, go to the place where the lazy, effortless
continually prosper in pleasantness
There, you can put your evil to rest.û
10. ßSakka, king of gods, we enjoyed pleasantness without activity.
Sakka I am given a boon, to be without grief and worries.û
11. ßIf there is anything without activity that does not decay for any reason,
That is the path to extinction. Suvãra, go there and put your evil to rest.û
12. ßBhikkhus, Sakka, the king of gods, supported by the fruits of his merits holds power over the splendor of the thirty-three and rules over them praising the arousing of effort. Bhikkhus, you having gone forth in this well declared dispensation become resplendent if you arouse effort and make endeavor to attain the not yet attained and realize the not yet realized.û
11. 1. 2.
(2) Susãma Ý Susãma the Son of Gods
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus: ßBhikkhusû and the bhikkhus said: ßYes, venerable sir.û
3. And the Blessed One said thus:
4. ßBhikkhus, in the past the Titans became hostile towards the gods. Then Sakka the king of gods addressed Susãma the son of gods and said: `Dear one, the Titans are hostile towards the gods. Go and meet the hostility.' Susãma the son of the gods said `Yes, good sir, I will do it,' and became negligent.
5. ßFor the second time, Sakka the king of gods addressed Susãma the son of gods and said: `Dear one, the Titans are hostile towards the gods. Go and meet the hostility.' Susãma the son of the gods said `Yes, good sir, I will do it,' and became negligent.
6. ßFor the third time Sakka the king of gods addressed Susãma the son of gods and said: ßDear one, the Titans are hostile towards the gods. Go and meet the hostility.û Susãma the son of the gods said ßYes, good sir, I will do itû and became negligent.
7. ßBhikkhus, then Sakka the king of gods said this stanza to Susãma the son of gods:
`Without an effort and without exercising yourself
pleasantness cannot be attained
Susãma, go there, where you can put your evil to rest.
(Susãma:)
8. `The lazy one, without effort does not do any work,
Sakka, I have prospered in all sensuality and am given a boon.
(Sakka:)
9. `Susãma, go to the place where the lazy, effortless
continually prosper in pleasantness
There, you can put your evil to rest.'
(Susãma:)
10. `Sakka, king of gods, we enjoyed pleasantness without activity.
Sakka I am given a boon, to be without grief and worries.û'
(Sakka:)
11. `If there is anything without activity that does not decay for any reason,
That is the path to extinction. Susãma, go there and put your evil to rest.'
12. ßBhikkhus, Sakka, the king of gods, supported by the fruits of his merits holds power over the splendor of the thirty-three and rules over them praising the arousing of effort. Bhikkhus, you having gone forth in this well declared dispensation become resplendent if you arouse effort and make endeavor to attain the not yet attained and realize the not yet realized.û
11. 1. 3.
(3) Dajaggaü Ý The Flag on Top
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus: ßBhikkhusû and the bhikkhus said: ßYes, venerable sir.û
3. And the Blessed One said thus:
4. ßBhikkhus, in the past there was a fight between the gods and the Titans.
5. Then Sakka the king of gods addressed the gods thus: ßSirs, when the fight is going on, if fear and hairs standing on end seize you, that moment look at my flag. Then the arisen fear and hairs standing on end disappear.
6. If you fail to look at my flag, look at the flag of Pajapati the king of gods, the arisen fear and hairs standing on end disappear.
7. If you fail to look at the flag of Pajapati the king of gods, look at the flag of Varuna the king of gods, the arisen fear and hairs standing on end disappear.
8. If you fail to look at the flag of Varuna the king of gods, look at the flag of Esana the king of gods, the arisen fear and hairs standing on end disappear.
9. There, bhikkhus, looking at the flags of Sakka the king of gods, Pajapati the king of gods, Varuna the king of gods or Esana the king of gods the arisen fear and the hairs standing on end may disappear or may not disappear.
10. What is the reason? Bhikkhus, Sakka the king of gods is with greed, with anger and with delusion, is cowardly and runs away with terror.
11. Bhikkhus, I say thus, gone to the forest, to the root of a tree, to an empty house, if fear and hairs standing on end seize you, that moment reflect on me. ßThat Blessed One is worthy, rightfully enlightened, is endowed with knowledge and conduct, well gone, knower of the worlds, is the incomparable tamer of those to be tamed, is Teacher for gods and men, enlightened and blessed.û
12. Bhikkhus, when reflecting on me, if there be fear and hairs standing on end, it disappears.
13. If you fail to reflect on me, reflect on the Teaching. ßThe Teaching of the Blessed One is well declared, results are here and now, time does not matter, is inviting to investigate, the leading is inwards and should be realized by the wise personally.û
14. Bhikkhus, when you reflect on the Teaching, if there be fear and hairs standing on end, it disappears.
15. If you fail to reflect on the Teaching reflect on the Community of bhikkhus: ßThe Community of bhikkhus of the Blessed One have entered, the correct path, the straight path, the wise path and the path of mutual understanding. They are the four pairs of the eight Great Beings. These disciple bhikkhus of the Blessed One are worshipful, worthy of hospitality, worthy of gifts and suitable to be worshipped with clasped hands. They are a field of merit for the world.û
16, Bhikkhus, when you reflect on the Community of bhikkhus, if there be fear and hairs standing on end, it disappears.
17. What is the reason? Bhikkhus, the rightfully enlightened worthy one has dispelled greed, hate and delusion, is not a coward and does not run away with terror.
18. The Blessed One the Teacher further said this stanza:
ßBhikkhus, in the forest, at the root of a tree or in an empty house,
Reflect the rightfully Enlightened One fear would not be with you.
If you fail to reflect the chief of the world, the chief of men,
Then reflect the Teaching that leads out and is well declared.
If you fail to reflect that too, reflect the Community of bhikkhus.
They are the incomparable field of merit.
Bhikkhus, if you, reflect the Enlightenment, Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus, Fear and hairs standing on end do not seize youû
11. 1. 4.
(4) Vepacitti or Khanti Ý The chief of the Titans
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus: ßBhikkhusû and the bhikkhus said: ßYes, venerable sir.û
And the Blessed One said thus:
3. ßBhikkhus, in the past there was a fight between the gods and the Titans.
4. ßThen Vepacitti the chief of the Titans addressed the Titans: `Sirs, in this battle between the gods and Titans if the Titans win and the gods be defeated, seize Sakka the king of gods by his neck and binding him with the fivefold bond bring him to my presence, to the city of the Titans.'
5. ßSakka the king of gods too addressed the gods: `Sirs, in this battle between the gods and Titans if the gods win and the Titans be defeated, seize Vepacitti the king of Titans by his neck and binding him with the fivefold bond bring him to my presence, to the Sudhamma assembly.û
6. ßGods won that battle and the Titans were defeated.
7. ßThen the gods of the thirty-three binding Vepacitti, the king of the Titans' neck with the fivefold bond took him to the presence of Sakka the king of gods, in the Sudhamma assembly.
8. ßBhikkhus, Vepacitti the king of the Titans from the time he was brought to the Sudhamma assembly, his neck bound with the fivefold bond, until he left the hall, was scolding and reviling them.
9. Bhikkhus, then Màtali the charioteer said this stanza to Sakka the king of gods:
`Is it out of fear that Sakka was silent, or did you endure the weak one's activities?
You listened to the debasing words of Vepacitti done to your face?'
(Sakka:)
10. `I have no fear, and I do not approve the weak activities of Vepacitti
How could a wise one like me argue with a fool?
11. `The foolish make others angry, not holding back their anger.
Therefore enduring with patience, the wise keep away from the foolish.
12. `I think it is protecting yourself from the foolish,
If you appease yourself mindfully, when you know the other is angry.
(Màtali:)
13. `Vasava, I see the faults of patience in this manner,
On the day the fool thinks, the other is patient, frightened of me,
He rises into the air, as the cattle that run away through fear.'
(Sakka:)
14. `Let it be, I am patient out of fear, or not out of fear,
When in great trouble, a lot of patience is not evident
If a powerful one appeases and endures for the sake of the weaker.
To that is said the highest patience, the weak one endures all the time.
To a weakness they said strength, when a fool showed his strength.
The strong one protected by the Teaching does not change his path.
Because of that it is evil, to make someone angry in return.
Someone not arousing the anger of one, who made him angry, wins a battle.
He behaves for the welfare of both, his own and the other.
If someone appeases himself mindfully, knowing the other is angry,
He heals the wounds of both, his own and the others.
People not clever in the teaching say they are foolish.'
15. ßBhikkhus, Sakka, the king of gods, supported by the fruits of his merits holds power over the splendor of the thirty-three and rules over them praising the arousing of effort.
16. ßBhikkhus, you having gone forth in this well declared dispensation become resplendent if you become patient and gentle.û
11. 1. 5.
(5) Subhàsitaü Jayayaü Ý Won by Using Good Words
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus: ßBhikkhusû and the bhikkhus said: ßYes, venerable sir.û
And the Blessed One said thus:
2. ßBhikkhus, in the past there was a fight between the gods and the Titans.
3. ßThen bhikkhus, Vepacitti the king of Titans said to Sakka the king of gods: `May you win this battle with good words.' `All right, Vepacitti, win the battle with good words.'
4. ßThen bhikkhus, the gods, Titans and their gatherings arranged themselves, thinking by this we will know the difference between good words and badly enunciated words.
5. ßVapacitti the king of Titans said to Sakka the king of gods: `King of gods say a stanza.'
6. ßThen Sakka the king of gods said: `Vepacitti, the intention was yours, you say the first stanza.'
7. ßThen Vepacitti the king of the Titans said this stanaza:
`The foolish make others angry, not holding back their anger.
Therefore enduring with patience, the wise keep away from the foolish.'
8. ßWhen Vepacitti the king of Titans said this stanza, the Titans delighted and the gods kept silence.
9. ßThen Vepacitti the king of Titans said to Sakka the king of gods: `King of gods say a stanza.'
10. ßThen Sakka the king of gods said this stanza:
`I think it is protecting yourself from the foolish,
If you appease yourself mindfully, when you know the other is angry.'
11. ßWhen Sakka the king of gods said this stanza, the gods delighted and the Titans kept silence.
12. ßThen Sakka the king of gods said to the king of Titans: ßVepacitti say a stanza.û
`Vasava, I see the faults of patience in this manner,
On the day the fool thinks, the other is patient, frightened of me,
He rises into the air, as the cattle that run away through fear.'
13. ßWhen Vepacitti the king of Titans said this stanza, the Titans delighted and the gods kept silence.
14. ßThen Vepacitti the king of Titans said to Sakka the king of gods: `King of gods say a stanza.'
15. ßThen Sakka the king of gods said these stanzas:
`Let it be, I am patient out of fear, or not out of fear,
When in great trouble, a lot of patience is not evident
If a powerful one appeases and endures for the sake of the weaker.
To that is said the highest patience, the weak one endures all the time.
To a weakness they said strength, when a fool showed his strength.
The strong one protected by the Teaching does not change his path.
Because of that it is evil, to make someone angry in return.
Someone not arousing the anger of one, who made him angry, wins a battle.
He behaves for the welfare of both, his own and the others.
If someone appeases himself mindfully, knowing the other is angry,
He heals the wounds of both, his own and the other.
'People not clever in the teaching say they are foolish.;
16. ßWhen Sakka the king of gods said these stanzas, the gods delighted and the Titans kept silence.
17. ßThen bhikkhus, the gods, Titans and their gatherings said this:
18. `The stanzas said by Vepacitti the king of Titans recalls punishment, taking weapons, quarrels and taking sides.
19. `The stanzas said by Sakka the king of gods does not recall punishment, nor take to weapons, they are not quarrelsome and do not take sides. Therefore Sakka the king of gods is victorious using good words.'
20. ßThus bhikkhus, Sakka the king of gods became victorious using good words.û
11. 1. 6.
(6) Kulàvaka Ý A Bird's Nest
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus: ßBhikkhusû and the bhikkhus said: ßYes, venerable sir.û
And the Blessed One said thus:
2. ßBhikkhus, in the past there was a fight between the gods and the Titans.
3. ßIn that fight the Titans won and the gods lost.
4. ßThe gods who have lost the battle, went away towards the north as though to meet the Titans.
5. ßThen Sakka the king of gods said a stanza to the charioteer Màtali:
`Màtali, the brood of birds, are in the sword forest,
With the head of the pole keep them away.
It is hard to allow the Titans to live.
May the twice born not go away from the nest.'
6. ßThen Màtali the charioteer agreeing with Sakka the king of gods followed them in the chariot to which a thousand thoroughbreds are yoked.
7. ßBhikkhus, then it occurred to the Titans: `We are followed by the chariot of Sakka the king of gods to which a thousand thoroughbreds are yoked. For the second time the gods are coming to meet us. They were frightened and entered the city of the Titans.'
8. ßBhikkhus, the king of the gods became victorious in a righteous way.
11. 1. 7.
(7) Na Dubbhiyaü Ý Should Not Be Frightened
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. ßBhikkhus, in the past, to Sakka the king of gods, this thought and thought process occurred in his seclusion. `Whoever be my enemy I should not be frightened.û
3. Vepacitti the king of the Titans knowing the thought and thought process of Sakka the king of gods approached him.
4. Sakka the king of gods seeing Vepacitti the king of Titans approaching in the distance, said thus: ßStop Vepacitti you are got hold of.û
5. ßSir, do you maintain the thought you had earlier?û
6. ßVepacitti, see I am not afraid.û
7. ßTelling lies and blaming noble ones are evil,
Betraying friends and ungratefulness are evil
Good leader, the evil touches you and you are afraid.û
11. 1. 8.
(8) Ý Virocana Asurindo Ý The Titan Virocana
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. The Blessed One was in his seclusion in the day time.
3. Then Sakka the king of gods and Virocana the Titan approached the Blessed One and stood outside the gate.
4. Then the Titan Verocana said these stanzas in the presence of the Blessed One:
ß`Man, make effort, until you produce the essential
That is accomplished and adorning.' These are the words of Verocana,
(Sakka:)
5. ßMan, make effort, until you produce the essential,
That is accomplished and adorning. A lot of patience is necessary!
(Virocana:)
6. ßAll beings are born in right view according to their suitability.
Their bonds are different but they enjoy it together.
Proclaim the right view. These are the words of Verocana,
(Sakka:)
7. ßAll beings are born in right view according to their suitability.
Their bonds are different but they enjoy it together
Proclaim the right view. A lot of patience is necessary!û
11. 1. 9.
(9) Issayo Ara¤¤ka Ý Sages in the Forest
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. Bhikkhus, in the past many virtuous sages, who conducted themselves righteously lived together in huts of leaves in the forest
3. Then Sakka the king of gods and Vepacitti the king of Titans approached these virtuous bhikikhus.
4. Vepacitti the king of Titans entered the hermitage through the chief door, wearing his huge sandals, holding high his sword and the umbrella spread out, not respecting the virtuous sages who conducted themselves righteously, and went away.
5. Then bhikkhus, Sakka the king of gods entered the hermitage pulling out his huge sandals, giving his sword to another and folding the umbrella, stood respectfully clasping his hands towards the virtuous sages, who conducted themselves righteously.
6. Those virtuous bhikkhus who conducted themselves righteously said these stanzas to Sakka the king of gods:
ßHe confused the sages of Gandhara and his body disappeared in the air.
One with a thousand eyes, he that stepped out, is the king of impure gods.û
7. ßSages of Gandhara, may his body disappear in the air.
Sirs, I desire the scent from a beautiful flower in the head garland,
Gods do not entertain loathsome perceptions.û
11. 1. 10.
(10) Issayo Samuddaka Ý Sages living near the Ocean
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. Bhikkhus, in the past many virtuous sages, who conducted themselves well lived righteously together in huts of leaves near the ocean.
3. Bhikkhus, at that time there was a battle between the gods and the Titans.
4. Then it occurred to those virtuous sages, who conducted themselves righteously, ßThe gods are righteous and the Titans are not righteous. There is fear from the Titans too. What if we approach the Titan Sambara and ask for protection from him?û
5. Then those virtuous sages, who conducted themselves righteously, as a strong man would stretch his bent arm, or bend his stretched arm disappeared from the huts of leaves on the shore and appeared before the Titan Sambara.
6. Then those virtuous sages, who conducted themselves righteously, said these stanzas in the presence of the Titan Sambara.
7. ßThe sages have come to the presence of the Titan Sambara begging for protection
Make your offering as it pleases you, either fear or protection.û
8. ßThere is no protection to the wicked sages serving Sakka,
To you begging for protection, I will give only fear.û
9ûTo us, begging for protection fear was the offering madeû
Accept this too, your fear will never decrease
Whatever seeds you sow, their fruits you will carry away.
The righteous, will reap good and the evil doer evil.
This moment seeds are sown, later the fruits will be enjoyedû
10. Then bhikkhus, those virtuous sages who conducted themselves righteously after cursing the Titan Sambara as a strong man, would stretch his bent arm, or bend his stretched arm disappeared from the presence of the Titan Sambara and appeared in the huts of leaves on the shore.
11. Then bhikkhus, the Titan Sambara being cursed by the virtuous sages who conducted themselves righteously was frightened three times during the night.
Samyutta Nikaya
Division I Ý Sagatha
Book 11 Ý Sakka Samyutta
Chapter 1 Ý Pathamo (Suvira) Vaggo
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammasambuddhassa.
11. 1. 1.
(1) Suvira Ý Suvira the Son of Gods
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anathapindika in Jeta's grove in Savatthi.
2. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus: ßBhikkhusû and the bhikkhus said: ßYes, venerable sir.û
3. And the Blessed One said thus:
4. ßBhikkhus, in the past the Titans became hostile towards the gods. Then Sakka the king of gods addressed Suvãra the son of gods and said: `Dear one, the Titans are hostile towards the gods. Go and meet the hostility.' Suvãra the son of the gods said `Yes, good sir, I will do it,' and became negligent.
5. For the second time, Sakka the king of gods addressed Suvãra the son of gods and said: `Dear one, the Titans are hostile towards the gods. Go and meet the hostility.' Suvãra the son of the gods said `Yes, good sir, I will do it,' and became negligent.
6. For the third time Sakka the king of gods addressed Suvãra the son of gods and said: ßDear one, the Titans are hostile towards the gods. Go and meet the hostility.û Suvãra the son of the gods said ßYes, good sir, I will do itû and became negligent.
7. Bhikkhus, then Sakka the king of gods said this stanza to Suvãra the son of gods:
ßWithout an effort and without exercising yourself
pleasantness cannot be attained.
Suvãra, go there, where you can put your evil to rest.û
8. ßThe lazy one, without effort does not do any work,
Sakka, I have prospered in all sensuality and am given a boonû
9. Suvãra, go to the place where the lazy, effortless
continually prosper in pleasantness
There, you can put your evil to rest.û
10. ßSakka, king of gods, we enjoyed pleasantness without activity.
Sakka I am given a boon, to be without grief and worries.û
11. ßIf there is anything without activity that does not decay for any reason,
That is the path to extinction. Suvãra, go there and put your evil to rest.û
12. ßBhikkhus, Sakka, the king of gods, supported by the fruits of his merits holds power over the splendor of the thirty-three and rules over them praising the arousing of effort. Bhikkhus, you having gone forth in this well declared dispensation become resplendent if you arouse effort and make endeavor to attain the not yet attained and realize the not yet realized.û
11. 1. 2.
(2) Susãma Ý Susãma the Son of Gods
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus: ßBhikkhusû and the bhikkhus said: ßYes, venerable sir.û
3. And the Blessed One said thus:
4. ßBhikkhus, in the past the Titans became hostile towards the gods. Then Sakka the king of gods addressed Susãma the son of gods and said: `Dear one, the Titans are hostile towards the gods. Go and meet the hostility.' Susãma the son of the gods said `Yes, good sir, I will do it,' and became negligent.
5. ßFor the second time, Sakka the king of gods addressed Susãma the son of gods and said: `Dear one, the Titans are hostile towards the gods. Go and meet the hostility.' Susãma the son of the gods said `Yes, good sir, I will do it,' and became negligent.
6. ßFor the third time Sakka the king of gods addressed Susãma the son of gods and said: ßDear one, the Titans are hostile towards the gods. Go and meet the hostility.û Susãma the son of the gods said ßYes, good sir, I will do itû and became negligent.
7. ßBhikkhus, then Sakka the king of gods said this stanza to Susãma the son of gods:
`Without an effort and without exercising yourself
pleasantness cannot be attained
Susãma, go there, where you can put your evil to rest.
(Susãma:)
8. `The lazy one, without effort does not do any work,
Sakka, I have prospered in all sensuality and am given a boon.
(Sakka:)
9. `Susãma, go to the place where the lazy, effortless
continually prosper in pleasantness
There, you can put your evil to rest.'
(Susãma:)
10. `Sakka, king of gods, we enjoyed pleasantness without activity.
Sakka I am given a boon, to be without grief and worries.û'
(Sakka:)
11. `If there is anything without activity that does not decay for any reason,
That is the path to extinction. Susãma, go there and put your evil to rest.'
12. ßBhikkhus, Sakka, the king of gods, supported by the fruits of his merits holds power over the splendor of the thirty-three and rules over them praising the arousing of effort. Bhikkhus, you having gone forth in this well declared dispensation become resplendent if you arouse effort and make endeavor to attain the not yet attained and realize the not yet realized.û
11. 1. 3.
(3) Dajaggaü Ý The Flag on Top
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus: ßBhikkhusû and the bhikkhus said: ßYes, venerable sir.û
3. And the Blessed One said thus:
4. ßBhikkhus, in the past there was a fight between the gods and the Titans.
5. Then Sakka the king of gods addressed the gods thus: ßSirs, when the fight is going on, if fear and hairs standing on end seize you, that moment look at my flag. Then the arisen fear and hairs standing on end disappear.
6. If you fail to look at my flag, look at the flag of Pajapati the king of gods, the arisen fear and hairs standing on end disappear.
7. If you fail to look at the flag of Pajapati the king of gods, look at the flag of Varuna the king of gods, the arisen fear and hairs standing on end disappear.
8. If you fail to look at the flag of Varuna the king of gods, look at the flag of Esana the king of gods, the arisen fear and hairs standing on end disappear.
9. There, bhikkhus, looking at the flags of Sakka the king of gods, Pajapati the king of gods, Varuna the king of gods or Esana the king of gods the arisen fear and the hairs standing on end may disappear or may not disappear.
10. What is the reason? Bhikkhus, Sakka the king of gods is with greed, with anger and with delusion, is cowardly and runs away with terror.
11. Bhikkhus, I say thus, gone to the forest, to the root of a tree, to an empty house, if fear and hairs standing on end seize you, that moment reflect on me. ßThat Blessed One is worthy, rightfully enlightened, is endowed with knowledge and conduct, well gone, knower of the worlds, is the incomparable tamer of those to be tamed, is Teacher for gods and men, enlightened and blessed.û
12. Bhikkhus, when reflecting on me, if there be fear and hairs standing on end, it disappears.
13. If you fail to reflect on me, reflect on the Teaching. ßThe Teaching of the Blessed One is well declared, results are here and now, time does not matter, is inviting to investigate, the leading is inwards and should be realized by the wise personally.û
14. Bhikkhus, when you reflect on the Teaching, if there be fear and hairs standing on end, it disappears.
15. If you fail to reflect on the Teaching reflect on the Community of bhikkhus: ßThe Community of bhikkhus of the Blessed One have entered, the correct path, the straight path, the wise path and the path of mutual understanding. They are the four pairs of the eight Great Beings. These disciple bhikkhus of the Blessed One are worshipful, worthy of hospitality, worthy of gifts and suitable to be worshipped with clasped hands. They are a field of merit for the world.û
16, Bhikkhus, when you reflect on the Community of bhikkhus, if there be fear and hairs standing on end, it disappears.
17. What is the reason? Bhikkhus, the rightfully enlightened worthy one has dispelled greed, hate and delusion, is not a coward and does not run away with terror.
18. The Blessed One the Teacher further said this stanza:
ßBhikkhus, in the forest, at the root of a tree or in an empty house,
Reflect the rightfully Enlightened One fear would not be with you.
If you fail to reflect the chief of the world, the chief of men,
Then reflect the Teaching that leads out and is well declared.
If you fail to reflect that too, reflect the Community of bhikkhus.
They are the incomparable field of merit.
Bhikkhus, if you, reflect the Enlightenment, Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus, Fear and hairs standing on end do not seize youû
11. 1. 4.
(4) Vepacitti or Khanti Ý The chief of the Titans
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus: ßBhikkhusû and the bhikkhus said: ßYes, venerable sir.û
And the Blessed One said thus:
3. ßBhikkhus, in the past there was a fight between the gods and the Titans.
4. ßThen Vepacitti the chief of the Titans addressed the Titans: `Sirs, in this battle between the gods and Titans if the Titans win and the gods be defeated, seize Sakka the king of gods by his neck and binding him with the fivefold bond bring him to my presence, to the city of the Titans.'
5. ßSakka the king of gods too addressed the gods: `Sirs, in this battle between the gods and Titans if the gods win and the Titans be defeated, seize Vepacitti the king of Titans by his neck and binding him with the fivefold bond bring him to my presence, to the Sudhamma assembly.û
6. ßGods won that battle and the Titans were defeated.
7. ßThen the gods of the thirty-three binding Vepacitti, the king of the Titans' neck with the fivefold bond took him to the presence of Sakka the king of gods, in the Sudhamma assembly.
8. ßBhikkhus, Vepacitti the king of the Titans from the time he was brought to the Sudhamma assembly, his neck bound with the fivefold bond, until he left the hall, was scolding and reviling them.
9. Bhikkhus, then Màtali the charioteer said this stanza to Sakka the king of gods:
`Is it out of fear that Sakka was silent, or did you endure the weak one's activities?
You listened to the debasing words of Vepacitti done to your face?'
(Sakka:)
10. `I have no fear, and I do not approve the weak activities of Vepacitti
How could a wise one like me argue with a fool?
11. `The foolish make others angry, not holding back their anger.
Therefore enduring with patience, the wise keep away from the foolish.
12. `I think it is protecting yourself from the foolish,
If you appease yourself mindfully, when you know the other is angry.
(Màtali:)
13. `Vasava, I see the faults of patience in this manner,
On the day the fool thinks, the other is patient, frightened of me,
He rises into the air, as the cattle that run away through fear.'
(Sakka:)
14. `Let it be, I am patient out of fear, or not out of fear,
When in great trouble, a lot of patience is not evident
If a powerful one appeases and endures for the sake of the weaker.
To that is said the highest patience, the weak one endures all the time.
To a weakness they said strength, when a fool showed his strength.
The strong one protected by the Teaching does not change his path.
Because of that it is evil, to make someone angry in return.
Someone not arousing the anger of one, who made him angry, wins a battle.
He behaves for the welfare of both, his own and the other.
If someone appeases himself mindfully, knowing the other is angry,
He heals the wounds of both, his own and the others.
People not clever in the teaching say they are foolish.'
15. ßBhikkhus, Sakka, the king of gods, supported by the fruits of his merits holds power over the splendor of the thirty-three and rules over them praising the arousing of effort.
16. ßBhikkhus, you having gone forth in this well declared dispensation become resplendent if you become patient and gentle.û
11. 1. 5.
(5) Subhàsitaü Jayayaü Ý Won by Using Good Words
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus: ßBhikkhusû and the bhikkhus said: ßYes, venerable sir.û
And the Blessed One said thus:
2. ßBhikkhus, in the past there was a fight between the gods and the Titans.
3. ßThen bhikkhus, Vepacitti the king of Titans said to Sakka the king of gods: `May you win this battle with good words.' `All right, Vepacitti, win the battle with good words.'
4. ßThen bhikkhus, the gods, Titans and their gatherings arranged themselves, thinking by this we will know the difference between good words and badly enunciated words.
5. ßVapacitti the king of Titans said to Sakka the king of gods: `King of gods say a stanza.'
6. ßThen Sakka the king of gods said: `Vepacitti, the intention was yours, you say the first stanza.'
7. ßThen Vepacitti the king of the Titans said this stanaza:
`The foolish make others angry, not holding back their anger.
Therefore enduring with patience, the wise keep away from the foolish.'
8. ßWhen Vepacitti the king of Titans said this stanza, the Titans delighted and the gods kept silence.
9. ßThen Vepacitti the king of Titans said to Sakka the king of gods: `King of gods say a stanza.'
10. ßThen Sakka the king of gods said this stanza:
`I think it is protecting yourself from the foolish,
If you appease yourself mindfully, when you know the other is angry.'
11. ßWhen Sakka the king of gods said this stanza, the gods delighted and the Titans kept silence.
12. ßThen Sakka the king of gods said to the king of Titans: ßVepacitti say a stanza.û
`Vasava, I see the faults of patience in this manner,
On the day the fool thinks, the other is patient, frightened of me,
He rises into the air, as the cattle that run away through fear.'
13. ßWhen Vepacitti the king of Titans said this stanza, the Titans delighted and the gods kept silence.
14. ßThen Vepacitti the king of Titans said to Sakka the king of gods: `King of gods say a stanza.'
15. ßThen Sakka the king of gods said these stanzas:
`Let it be, I am patient out of fear, or not out of fear,
When in great trouble, a lot of patience is not evident
If a powerful one appeases and endures for the sake of the weaker.
To that is said the highest patience, the weak one endures all the time.
To a weakness they said strength, when a fool showed his strength.
The strong one protected by the Teaching does not change his path.
Because of that it is evil, to make someone angry in return.
Someone not arousing the anger of one, who made him angry, wins a battle.
He behaves for the welfare of both, his own and the others.
If someone appeases himself mindfully, knowing the other is angry,
He heals the wounds of both, his own and the other.
'People not clever in the teaching say they are foolish.;
16. ßWhen Sakka the king of gods said these stanzas, the gods delighted and the Titans kept silence.
17. ßThen bhikkhus, the gods, Titans and their gatherings said this:
18. `The stanzas said by Vepacitti the king of Titans recalls punishment, taking weapons, quarrels and taking sides.
19. `The stanzas said by Sakka the king of gods does not recall punishment, nor take to weapons, they are not quarrelsome and do not take sides. Therefore Sakka the king of gods is victorious using good words.'
20. ßThus bhikkhus, Sakka the king of gods became victorious using good words.û
11. 1. 6.
(6) Kulàvaka Ý A Bird's Nest
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi. From there the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus: ßBhikkhusû and the bhikkhus said: ßYes, venerable sir.û
And the Blessed One said thus:
2. ßBhikkhus, in the past there was a fight between the gods and the Titans.
3. ßIn that fight the Titans won and the gods lost.
4. ßThe gods who have lost the battle, went away towards the north as though to meet the Titans.
5. ßThen Sakka the king of gods said a stanza to the charioteer Màtali:
`Màtali, the brood of birds, are in the sword forest,
With the head of the pole keep them away.
It is hard to allow the Titans to live.
May the twice born not go away from the nest.'
6. ßThen Màtali the charioteer agreeing with Sakka the king of gods followed them in the chariot to which a thousand thoroughbreds are yoked.
7. ßBhikkhus, then it occurred to the Titans: `We are followed by the chariot of Sakka the king of gods to which a thousand thoroughbreds are yoked. For the second time the gods are coming to meet us. They were frightened and entered the city of the Titans.'
8. ßBhikkhus, the king of the gods became victorious in a righteous way.
11. 1. 7.
(7) Na Dubbhiyaü Ý Should Not Be Frightened
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. ßBhikkhus, in the past, to Sakka the king of gods, this thought and thought process occurred in his seclusion. `Whoever be my enemy I should not be frightened.û
3. Vepacitti the king of the Titans knowing the thought and thought process of Sakka the king of gods approached him.
4. Sakka the king of gods seeing Vepacitti the king of Titans approaching in the distance, said thus: ßStop Vepacitti you are got hold of.û
5. ßSir, do you maintain the thought you had earlier?û
6. ßVepacitti, see I am not afraid.û
7. ßTelling lies and blaming noble ones are evil,
Betraying friends and ungratefulness are evil
Good leader, the evil touches you and you are afraid.û
11. 1. 8.
(8) Ý Virocana Asurindo Ý The Titan Virocana
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. The Blessed One was in his seclusion in the day time.
3. Then Sakka the king of gods and Virocana the Titan approached the Blessed One and stood outside the gate.
4. Then the Titan Verocana said these stanzas in the presence of the Blessed One:
ß`Man, make effort, until you produce the essential
That is accomplished and adorning.' These are the words of Verocana,
(Sakka:)
5. ßMan, make effort, until you produce the essential,
That is accomplished and adorning. A lot of patience is necessary!
(Virocana:)
6. ßAll beings are born in right view according to their suitability.
Their bonds are different but they enjoy it together.
Proclaim the right view. These are the words of Verocana,
(Sakka:)
7. ßAll beings are born in right view according to their suitability.
Their bonds are different but they enjoy it together
Proclaim the right view. A lot of patience is necessary!û
11. 1. 9.
(9) Issayo Ara¤¤ka Ý Sages in the Forest
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. Bhikkhus, in the past many virtuous sages, who conducted themselves righteously lived together in huts of leaves in the forest
3. Then Sakka the king of gods and Vepacitti the king of Titans approached these virtuous bhikikhus.
4. Vepacitti the king of Titans entered the hermitage through the chief door, wearing his huge sandals, holding high his sword and the umbrella spread out, not respecting the virtuous sages who conducted themselves righteously, and went away.
5. Then bhikkhus, Sakka the king of gods entered the hermitage pulling out his huge sandals, giving his sword to another and folding the umbrella, stood respectfully clasping his hands towards the virtuous sages, who conducted themselves righteously.
6. Those virtuous bhikkhus who conducted themselves righteously said these stanzas to Sakka the king of gods:
ßHe confused the sages of Gandhara and his body disappeared in the air.
One with a thousand eyes, he that stepped out, is the king of impure gods.û
7. ßSages of Gandhara, may his body disappear in the air.
Sirs, I desire the scent from a beautiful flower in the head garland,
Gods do not entertain loathsome perceptions.û
11. 1. 10.
(10) Issayo Samuddaka Ý Sages living near the Ocean
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.
2. Bhikkhus, in the past many virtuous sages, who conducted themselves well lived righteously together in huts of leaves near the ocean.
3. Bhikkhus, at that time there was a battle between the gods and the Titans.
4. Then it occurred to those virtuous sages, who conducted themselves righteously, ßThe gods are righteous and the Titans are not righteous. There is fear from the Titans too. What if we approach the Titan Sambara and ask for protection from him?û
5. Then those virtuous sages, who conducted themselves righteously, as a strong man would stretch his bent arm, or bend his stretched arm disappeared from the huts of leaves on the shore and appeared before the Titan Sambara.
6. Then those virtuous sages, who conducted themselves righteously, said these stanzas in the presence of the Titan Sambara.
7. ßThe sages have come to the presence of the Titan Sambara begging for protection
Make your offering as it pleases you, either fear or protection.û
8. ßThere is no protection to the wicked sages serving Sakka,
To you begging for protection, I will give only fear.û
9ûTo us, begging for protection fear was the offering madeû
Accept this too, your fear will never decrease
Whatever seeds you sow, their fruits you will carry away.
The righteous, will reap good and the evil doer evil.
This moment seeds are sown, later the fruits will be enjoyedû
10. Then bhikkhus, those virtuous sages who conducted themselves righteously after cursing the Titan Sambara as a strong man, would stretch his bent arm, or bend his stretched arm disappeared from the presence of the Titan Sambara and appeared in the huts of leaves on the shore.
11. Then bhikkhus, the Titan Sambara being cursed by the virtuous sages who conducted themselves righteously was frightened three times during the night.
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