Sutta Pitaka
Samyutta Nikaya
Division I Ý Sagatha
Book 2 Ý Devaputta Samyutta
Chapter 2 Ý Nanatitthiyavaggo
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammàsambuddhassa.
2. 3. 1.
(21) Sivo Ý Siva the Son of the Gods
1. I heard thus. Once the Blessed One lived in Sàvatthi in Jeta's grove in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika.
When the night was waning Siva the son of gods approached the Blessed One, illuminating the complete Jeta's grove, worshiped the Blessed One and stood on a side and said thus in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßAssociate all and become intimate with all,
Know the right Teaching of Great Men. It's not demerit, it's for well being.
Associate all and become intimate with all,
Know the right Teaching of Great Men. It's gaining wisdom for extinction.
ßAssociate all and become intimate with all
Know the right Teaching of Great Men. It's not grieving, among the grief stricken.
Associate all and become intimate with all.
Know the right Teaching of Great Men. It's shining amidst your relations.
Associate all and become intimate with all,
Know the right Teaching of Great Men. Thus beings are born in heaven.
Associate all and become intimate with all,
Know the right Teaching of Great Men. By that beings stay pleasant.û
9. Then the Blessed One said this stanza to Siva the son of gods:
ßAssociate all and become intimate with all,
Know the right Teaching of Great Men, and be released from all unpleasantness.û
2. 3. 2.
(22) Khemo Ý Khema the Son of Gods
Khema, the son of gods standing on a side said this stanza, to the Blessed One:
ßThe foolish behave, becoming their own enemy
They do actions, the results of which are painful.
Actions that bring remorse are better not done
The results of such actions are to be borne with tearful eyes.
Actions without remorse are well done.
Their results could be enjoyed with a pleasant mind.û
ßWith caution do actions, if you know it's for your welfare.
Do not think like a carter, think wisely to exert.
Do not be like the carter who abandoned the safe highway,
Entered the uneven path and gambled in thoughts.
Just so leaving behind the Teaching, do not pick up the wrong Teaching.
The fool in the face of death thinks like a loser in gambling.û
2. 3. 3.
(23) Seri Ý Seri the Son of Gods
1. ßGods and men, enjoy partaking food.
Yet this non-human does not enjoy food?û
ßIf food is bestowed to him out of faith, with a pleasant mind
That merit, the giver shares in this and the other world
Therefore give gifts to overcome,
the stains of miserliness.
Merit establishes beings, well in the other world.û
2. Seri the son of the gods said to the Blessed One:
ßIndeed, venerable sir, your words, are wonderful.
ßIf food is bestowed to him, out of faith, with a pleasant mind
That merit, the giver shares in this and the other world
Therefore give gifts to overcome the stains of miserliness
Merit establishes beings, well in the other world.û
3. ßVenerable sir, in the past there was a king named Seri. He was a benefactor, who praised giving gifts. That was me, I gave gifts at the four entrances to recluses, Brahmins, beggars, wayfarers and tramps.
4. Venerable sir, when I approached the women's quarters they said: ßGifts of the lord are given, our gifts are not given. Good! If we too give gifts because of our lord and make merit.
5. Venerable sir, then it occurred to me, I am a benefactor, I praise giving gifts. When they say, we want to give gifts, what shall I do? I gave the first entrance to the queens in the harem. There the queens gave gifts and my gifts were put aside
6. Venerable sir, then I approached the subordinate warrior kings, they said: ßGifts of me'lord are given, gifts of the ladies in the harem are given, our gifts are not given. Good! If we too give gifts because of our lord and make merit.
Venerable sir, then it occurred to me, I am a benefactor, I praise giving gifts. When they say, we want to give gifts, what shall I do? I gave the second entrance to the subordinate warrior kings. There, the sub ordinate warrior kings gave gifts and my gifts were put aside
7. Venerable sir, then I approached the forces they said: ßGifts of me'lord are given, gifts of the queens are given, gifts of the warrior subordinates are given, our gifts are not given. Good! If we too give gifts because of our lord and make merit.
Venerable sir, then it occurred to me, I am a benefactor, I praise giving gifts. When they say, we want to give gifts, what shall I do? I gave the third entrance to the forces. There the forces gave gifts and my gifts were put aside
8. Venerable sir, then I approached the Brahmin householders they said: ßGifts of me'lord are given, gifts of the queens are given, gifts of the warrior subordinates are given, gifts of the forces are given, our gifts are not given. Good! If we too give gifts because of our lord and make merit.
Venerable sir, then it occurred to me, I am a benefactor, I praise giving gifts. When they say, we want to give gifts, what shall I do? I gave the fourth entrance to the Brahmin householders. There the Brahmin householders gave gifts and my gifts were put aside
9. Then I approached the general public and they said, the gifts of the king are not given anywhere
Then, venerable sir, I said to those people: ßFriends, of the wealth arising from the external states, give half to the treasury and with the other half give gifts to recluses, Brahmins, beggars, wayfarers and tramps.
10. Venerable sir, giving gifts and doing merit in this manner, I can not measure the magnitude of the merits and there results, as it is this much and this much and would have to enjoy heavenly bliss for such a length of time.
11. Indeed, venerable sir, your words, are wonderful.
ßIf food is bestowed to him, out of faith, with a pleasant mind
That merit, the giver shares in this and the other world
Therefore give gifts to overcome the stains of miserliness
Merit establishes beings, well in the other world.û
2. 3. 4.
(24) Ghaññhikaro Ý Ghaññikara the Son of the Gods
1. Standing on a side, Ghaññhãkara the son of the gods said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßSeven bhikkhus, destroyed greed and hatred,
Crossed the diffused ness of the world,
And took birth, as Aviha Brahmas.
2. How did they cross the difficult domains of death?
How did they give up the human bodies and gain heavenly ones?
3. The three Upaka, Phalagaõ.da and Pukkusati,
Bhaddiya, Khaõ.dadeva, Bahuraggi and Pingiya.
They gave up human bodies and obtained heavenly ones.
4. To tell their merit, how they overcame the snare of death,
Knowing whose Teaching did they cut the bond `to be'.
5. It's not in another's but the Blessed One's dispensation,
They learnt the Teaching and cut the bond `to be'.
They destroyed name and matter without a hold.
Knowing this Teaching they cut the bond `to be'û
6. ßYou say wise words, difficult to understand and realize.
Knowing whose Teaching do you speak words like these?û
7. ßIn the past, there was a potter named Gathikara in Vehalinga.
He, a lay disciple of the Blessed One Kassapa, cared for his mother and father.
Refraining from sexuality, he led a holy life and abstained from eating meat.
They came from the same village, they were your friends.
I know this, with the destruction of greed and anger,
The seven bhikkhus are released from the diffused ness of the world.û
8. ßAs Bhaggava says there was, in the past a lay disciple of the Blessed One Kassapa, who cared for his mother and father.
He refrained from sexuality, led a holy life and abstained from eating meat.
We came from the same village, we were friends.
Thus the friends of yore have met,
We two having developed our selves, bear the last bodies.û
2. 3. 5.
(25) Jantu Ý Jantu the Son of the Gods
I heard thus. At that time many bhikkhus were living in forest huts on the side of the Himalayas in the country of Kosala. They were sportive, arrogant, with loose talk, with roaming and uncontrolled minds.
2. On the fifteenth day of the full moon, Jantu, the son of the gods approached those bhikkhus and said this stanza:
ßIn the past, there were disciple bhikkhus, of Gotama,
They did not long for scraps of food, beds and seats.
Knowing the impermanent nature of the world, they ended unpleasantness.
You, have not developed the self, like the village headman.
You eat and sleep as though swooned in another one's house.
I worship the community of bhikkhus,
If you are impure, there is no refuge and are like those dead and gone.
These words I said are to the negligent.
Here I worship the diligent.û
2. 3. 6.
(26) Rohita Ý Rohita the Son of the Gods
1. The Blessed One was living in Sàvatthi.
2. Rohita, the son of the gods standing on a side said this in the presence of the Blessed One.
ßVenerable sir, is it possible to know, see, and attain that state where there isn't birth, decay, death, decrease and rebirth by traveling, to the end of the world?û
3. ßFriend, I say, it is not possible to know, see, and attain that state where there isn't birth, decay, death, decrease and rebirth by traveling, to the end of the world.û
4. ßVenerable sir, these are good words of the Blessed One. `Friend, I say it is not possible to know, see, and attain that state where there isn't birth, decay, death, decrease and rebirth by traveling, to the end of the world'
5. Venerable sir, in the past there was a sage named Rohita, the son of Bhoja. He was very powerful and travelled, through the air.
Venerable sir, it was me and I had a speed similar to the speed of a well trained archer who could split a palm, shooting with his bow and bring it down in no time.
6. If I put one foot in the eastern ocean, the other was in the western, such was my span. And I had a wish like this, by walking I shall arrive at the end of the world.
7. Venerable sir, endowed with that speed and span of walking, I, a being with a life span of a hundred years and living a hundred years, did not stop other than for eating drinking, enjoying food, for urinating and excreting, other than to dispel sleepiness and tiredness. Yet I died before reaching the end of the world, at the end of the hundred years.
8. Venerable sir, these words of the Blessed One are wonderful and surprising. `Friend, I say, it is not possible to know, see, and attain that state where there isn't birth, decay, death, decrease and rebirth by traveling, to the end of the world'
9. ßYet, friend, without reaching the end of the world, I say, there is no ending of un Ý pleasantness. Yet friend, in this fathom long body, this perceptive form, I appoint the world, its arising, its ceasing and the path leading to its cessation.
10. ßThe end of the world cannot be reached by traveling.
Yet, without coming to the end of the world,
there's no release from unpleasantness.
Therefore be wise, know the nature of the world.
Lead the holy life to the end of the world.
The appeased, know the end of the world.
And do not wish for, this or the other world.û
2. 3. 7.
(27) Nando Ý Nanda the Son of the Gods
Nanda the son of the gods standing on a side said this stanza to the Blessed One.
ßTime passes, the nights go by,
The life span of humans, gradually dwindle.
Seeing this fear, of death
Do merit, that brings pleasant results
Time passes, the nights go by,
The life span of humans, dwindle.
Seeing this fear, of death
Give up the material world, for appeasement.û
2. 3. 8.
(28) Nandivisalo Ý Nandivisala the son of the gods.
Nandivisala, the son of the gods, standing on a side said this stanza to the Blessed One:
ßBorn from dust we are four wheels, nine entrances
And merit mixed with greed.
Hero, how should we proceed?û
ßCut, interest, the straps, desires, greed and demerit,
Also uproot craving completely and then proceed.û
2. 3. 9.
(29) Susimo Ý Susima the Son of the Gods
1. At Sàvatthi.
2. Venerable ânanda approached the Blessed One, worshipped and sat on side. Then the Blessed One said thus to venerable ânanda:
ßânanda, is Sàriputta pleased with you too?û
3. ßVenerable sir, how could venerable Sàriputta be displeased with someone, who is not a fool, not corrupt, not erring and thinks in a constructive way? Venerable sir, venerable Sàriputta is very wise, has a wide understanding, is quick witted, has keen intelligence, has sharp and penetrating wisdom, has few desires, is satisfied, is secluded and without associations, with aroused effort, particular about his observances, speaks gently, exhorts reprovingly, disapproves evil, so why should venerable Sàriputta be displeased with someone, who is not a fool, not corrupt, not erring and thinks in a constructive way.û
4. ßânanda, you are right, how could Sàriputta be displeased with someone, who is not a fool, not corrupt, not erring and thinks in a constructive way? ânanda, Sàriputta, is very wise, has a wide understanding, is quick witted, has keen intelligence, has sharp and penetrating wisdom, has few desires, is satisfied, is secluded and without associations, with aroused effort, particular about his observances, speaks gently, exhorts reprovingly, disapproves evil, so why should Sàriputta be displeased with someone, who is not a fool, not corrupt, not erring and thinks in a constructive way?û
5. Then Susima the son of the gods hearing the words, praising venerable Sàriputta accompanied by a large number of sons of gods, approached the Blessed One, worshipped and stood on a side.
6. Standing on a side, Susima the son of the gods said thus to the Blessed One:
ßThat is so, Blessed One! It's so, Well Gone One! How could venerable Sàriputta be displeased with someone, who is not a fool, not corrupt, not erring and thinks in a constructive way? Venerable sir, venerable Sàriputta is very wise, has a wide understanding, is quick witted, has keen intelligence, has sharp and penetrating wisdom, has few desires, is satisfied, is secluded and without associations, with aroused effort, is particular about his observances, speaks gently, exhorts reprovingly, disapproves evil, so why should venerable Sàriputta be displeased with someone, who is not a fool, not corrupt, not erring and thinks in a constructive way?û
7. Then Susima, the son of the god's companions, the sons of gods, hearing the words of praise given to venerable Sàriputta were delighted and overjoyed and spoke high and low about venerable Sàriputta making their own manifestations of him.
8. Like the beryl gem with a good birth, cut on the eight sides, placed on an orange blanket would shine and give luster, in the same manner Susima, the son of the god's companions, the sons of gods hearing the words of praise given to venerable Sàriputta were delighted and overjoyed and spoke high and low about venerable Sàriputta making their own manifestations of him.
9. Like a golden ornament completed by a well accomplished expert goldsmith, placed on an orange blanket would shine and give luster, in the same manner Susima, the son of the god's companion gods, the sons of gods, hearing the words of praise given to venerable Sàriputta were delighted and overjoyed and spoke high and low about venerable Sàriputta making their own manifestations of him.
10. Like the morning star which shines resplendent in the sky in the last watch of the night, in the same manner Susima, the son of the god's companions, the sons of gods, hearing the words of praise given to venerable Sàriputta were delighted and overjoyed and spoke high and low about venerable Sàriputta making their own manifestations of him.
11. Like the sun in the Autumn, risen in a cloudless sky and dispelling all darkness would shine and burn, in the same manner Susima, the son of the god's companions the sons of gods, hearing the words of praise given to venerable Sàriputta were delighted and overjoyed and spoke high and low about venerable Sàriputta making their own manifestations of him.
12. Then Susima the son of the gods said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One, about venerable Sàriputta:
ßSàriputta, considered as wise, is without anger,
With few desires, is gentle and tame, he is the sage praised by the Teacher.û
13. The Blessed One in reply to Susima the son of the gods said this stanza:
ßSàriputta, considered as wise, is without anger,
With few desires, is gentle and tame, he marks time attending carefully.û
2. 3. 10.
(30) Nanatitthiya Ý Gods with Various Beliefs
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the squirrels' sanctuary in the bamboo grove in Rajagaha.
2. Then a large number of sons of gods, disciples of adherents of other sects such as Asama, Sahali, Nimko, âkoñako, Veñambari and Manava-Gamiyo, when the night was waning, illuminating the whole of the bamboo grove with an effulgent light approached the Blessed One, worshipped and stood on a side.
3. Asama the son of the gods standing on a side said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One alluding to Purana Kassapa:
ßHere, death was cut,
Kassapa knew the destruction,
Evil will not rise again,
Not even merit for the self
If it was told with confidence,
The teacher should be respected as perfect.û
4. Sahali the son of the gods standing on a side said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One alluding to Makkhali Gosàla:
ßTo train the self, doing austerities to bear hunger,
Giving up words that arouse quarrels,
Ignoring faults and avoiding the truth,
Are they not evil actions?û
5. Nimko the son of the gods standing on a side said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One alluding to Nigantha Nataputta:
ßThe bhikkhu clever at avoiding,
Observes the fourfold restraints,
Tells what he saw and heard,
Isn't it doing demerit?û
6. âkoñaka the son of the gods standing on a side said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One alluding to the sects with various beliefs:
ßPakudha Katiyana, Nigantha,
This, Makkhali and Purana,
Known as the teachers of gatherings,
Aren't they far away from Great Beings?û
7. Then Vetambari the son of the gods as a reply to âkotaka the son of the gods said this stanza:
ßGiven all respects, he is a corpse, a jackal,
A sham ascetic could never be a lion.
The teacher of the gathering goes naked, tells lies
Suspects everything, does not seem to have mindfulness.û
8. Then Màra the evil one seized the consciousness of Vetambari, the son of the gods and said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßConquering hunger, with austerities
And succeeding in seclusions
Those fixed to matter enjoy heavenly bliss,
They give the correct advice for the next world.û
9. The Blessed One knowing, that it was Màra the evil one, said this stanza to Màra the evil one
ßWhatever matter, in this or the other world,
Even a resplendent light in the sky,
All that is praised by Namuci
That's material thrown for the ill being,
Of human beings.û
10. Manava Gamini the son of the gods standing on a side said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One alluding to the Blessed One:
ßFor the people of Rajagaha, there is a huge prominent rock
For the Himalayas, the foremost is Seta,
For going in space, the foremost is the Sun
Of waters the foremost is the ocean,
Of constellations the moon,
To the world with its gods, the enlightened one is the foremost.û
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Monday, April 11, 2011
Samyutta Nikaya - Devaputta Samyutta - Anathapindika Vagga
Sutta Pitaka
Samyutta Nikaya
Division I Ý Sagatha
Book 2 Ý Devaputta Samyutta
Chapter 2 Ý Anathapindikavaggo
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammàsambuddhassa.
2. 2. 1.
(11) Candimaso Ý Candimaso the Son of the Godss
In Sàvatthi. At the monastery.
Candimaso, the son of the gods, when the night was waning with an effulgent light illuminating the whole of Jeta's grove approached the Blessed One worshipped, stood on a side and said this stanza:
2. ßThe wild animals roam in the green, well and happy.
Attaining the higher states, the mindful reach one point of mind.
They cross over like fish that cut through the net.
The diligent attain the higher states of the mind and give up the battle.û
2. 2. 2.
(12) Vendu Ý Vendu the Son of Gods
Standing on a side, Vendu the son of the gods, said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßPeople associate the Well Gone One, happily.
Yoked, to the dispensation of Gotama, they train diligently.û
The Blessed One said:
ßThey that listen to my words and concentrate,
Not negligent with time, do not go to the domains of death.û
2. 2. 3.
(13) Dãghalaññi Ý Dãghalaññi Son of Gods
I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the squirrels' sanctuary in the bamboo grove in Rajagaha.
When the night was waning, Dighalatti the son of gods illuminating the whole of the bamboo grove approached the Blessed One, worshipped, stood on a side and said this stanza:
ßThe bhikkhu concentrates with a released mind ,
If he desires the accomplishment of the heart,
Knowing the rising and falling in the world,
With a good mind, he does not cling to the results.û
2. 2. 4.
(14) Nandano Ý Nandana the Son of Gods
Nandana, the son of the gods, standing on a side said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßWise Gotama, manifest knowledge and vision and tell me:
ßTo what is called virtues?
To what is called wisdom?
How does one go beyond unpleasantness?
And doing what are the gods revered?û
ßIf one develops the self, becoming virtuous and wise,
Concentrates mindfully attached to the higher states of the mind,
All his grief vanishes and gets dispelled,
Without desires he bears the last body.
Such a one is said to be virtuous,
Such a one, is said to be wise,
Such a one goes beyond unpleasantness.
Such a one reveres the gods.û
2. 2. 5.
(15) Candana Ý Candana the Son of the Gods
Candana, the son of the gods, standing on a side, said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßHow is the flood crossed, having become zealous day and night?
Without standing or getting fixed, who does not sink in the deep?û
ßAlways virtuous, wise and well concentrated,
With aroused effort to dispel, thus the flood is crossed.
Not attached to sensual perceptions, overcoming material perceptions,
Destroying the interest to be, he does not sink in the deep.û
2. 2. 6.
(16) Sudatto Ý Sudatta the son of Gods
1. Sudatta, the son of the gods, standing on a side, said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßAs though the top was burning touched with a sword,
The bhikkhu does the recluseship mindfully to dispel sensual greed
2. As though the top was burning touched with a sword,
The bhikkhu does the recluseship mindfully to dispel the deluded view of self.û
2. 2. 7.
(17) Subrahma Ý Son of the Gods Subrahma
Subrahma, the son of the gods, standing on a side, said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßAm, always frightened, my mind is always agitated,
Whether anything has happened or not happened.
If there is a not terrified state, tell me that.û
ßNot other than by developing the enlightenment factors, and austerities,
Not other than by the control of the mental faculties
Not other than by giving up everything,
A not terrified state for living things could be seen.û
Saying that, the deity, vanished from there.
2. 2. 8.
(18) Kakudho Ý Kakudha, the Son of Gods
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the deer park in the A¤jana grove in Saketha.
When the night was waning, Kakudha the son of the gods illuminating the whole of the A¤jana grove with an effulgent light, approached the Blessed One.
2. And worshipping the Blessed One stood on a side and said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßDoes the recluse rejoice?û
ßFriend, with what achievement, should I rejoice?û
ßThen, does the recluse regret?û
ßFor what loss, should I regret?û
ßThen the recluse neither rejoices nor regrets.û
ßThat is so friend.û
3. Bhikkhu, are you without troubles, that no interest is evident in you?
Why do you sit alone, without any boredom?û
4. Non-human, I have no troubles, and an interest is not evident in me.
And also, I sit alone, without any boredom.
With troubles arise interest and the arising of interests is a trouble.
Friend, know that, the bhikkhu is without interests and troubles.û
ßIt's after a long time that we see an extinguished Brahmin.
The bhikkhu has crossed the diffused ness of the world, without interests and troubles.û
2. 2. 9.
(19) Uttaro Ý Uttara the Son of the Gods.
1. It was at Rajagaha.
The son of the gods, Uttara standing on a side, said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßThe life span is short and life flies by.
There is no shelter to those, overcome by decay.
Seeing this fear in death, do merit that bring pleasant results.
The life span is short and life flies by.
There is no shelter to those, overcome by decay.
Fearing death, seek appeasement by giving up worldly matter.û
2. 2. 10.
(20) Anàthapiõóiko Ý Anàthapiõóika the Son of Gods
1. Anàthapiõóika the son of the gods, standing on a side, said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßThis Jeta's grove, home of many sages,
And inhabited by the king of righteousness, arouses joy in me.
Beings who have to die, are purified by actions, knowledge, righteousness,
Virtues and noble livelihood, not by birth or wealth
Therefore the wise for their own welfare
Penetrate into the Teaching and purify their selves
In wisdom, virtues and appeasement like Sàriputta,
Of those bhikkhus who have crossed over, he is the foremost.û
2. Anàthapiõóika the son of gods said this stanza, worshipped and circumambulated the Blessed One and vanished from there.
3. At the end of that night the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus.
4. Bhikkhus, when the night was waning a certain deity illuminating the complete Jeta's grove with an effulgent light approached me worshipped, stood on a side and said this stanza:
5. ßThis Jeta's grove, home of many sages,
And inhabited by the king of righteousness, arouses joy in me.
Beings who have to die, are purified by actions, knowledge, righteousness,
Virtues and noble livelihood, not by birth or wealth
Therefore the wise for their own welfare
Penetrate into the Teaching and purify their selves
In wisdom, virtues and appeasement like Sàriputta,
Of those bhikkhus who have crossed over, he is the foremost.û
6. That son of the gods, having said this stanza, worshipped and circumambulated me and vanished from there.û
7. When this was said, venerable ânanda said thus to the Blessed One: ßVenerable sir, isn't he Anathapindika the son of the gods? He was very pleased with the ways of venerable Sàriputta.û
The Blessed One said: ßExcellent! ânanda, you have managed to arrive at a logical conclusion. It was Anathapindika the son of the gods.
Samyutta Nikaya
Division I Ý Sagatha
Book 2 Ý Devaputta Samyutta
Chapter 2 Ý Anathapindikavaggo
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammàsambuddhassa.
2. 2. 1.
(11) Candimaso Ý Candimaso the Son of the Godss
In Sàvatthi. At the monastery.
Candimaso, the son of the gods, when the night was waning with an effulgent light illuminating the whole of Jeta's grove approached the Blessed One worshipped, stood on a side and said this stanza:
2. ßThe wild animals roam in the green, well and happy.
Attaining the higher states, the mindful reach one point of mind.
They cross over like fish that cut through the net.
The diligent attain the higher states of the mind and give up the battle.û
2. 2. 2.
(12) Vendu Ý Vendu the Son of Gods
Standing on a side, Vendu the son of the gods, said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßPeople associate the Well Gone One, happily.
Yoked, to the dispensation of Gotama, they train diligently.û
The Blessed One said:
ßThey that listen to my words and concentrate,
Not negligent with time, do not go to the domains of death.û
2. 2. 3.
(13) Dãghalaññi Ý Dãghalaññi Son of Gods
I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the squirrels' sanctuary in the bamboo grove in Rajagaha.
When the night was waning, Dighalatti the son of gods illuminating the whole of the bamboo grove approached the Blessed One, worshipped, stood on a side and said this stanza:
ßThe bhikkhu concentrates with a released mind ,
If he desires the accomplishment of the heart,
Knowing the rising and falling in the world,
With a good mind, he does not cling to the results.û
2. 2. 4.
(14) Nandano Ý Nandana the Son of Gods
Nandana, the son of the gods, standing on a side said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßWise Gotama, manifest knowledge and vision and tell me:
ßTo what is called virtues?
To what is called wisdom?
How does one go beyond unpleasantness?
And doing what are the gods revered?û
ßIf one develops the self, becoming virtuous and wise,
Concentrates mindfully attached to the higher states of the mind,
All his grief vanishes and gets dispelled,
Without desires he bears the last body.
Such a one is said to be virtuous,
Such a one, is said to be wise,
Such a one goes beyond unpleasantness.
Such a one reveres the gods.û
2. 2. 5.
(15) Candana Ý Candana the Son of the Gods
Candana, the son of the gods, standing on a side, said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßHow is the flood crossed, having become zealous day and night?
Without standing or getting fixed, who does not sink in the deep?û
ßAlways virtuous, wise and well concentrated,
With aroused effort to dispel, thus the flood is crossed.
Not attached to sensual perceptions, overcoming material perceptions,
Destroying the interest to be, he does not sink in the deep.û
2. 2. 6.
(16) Sudatto Ý Sudatta the son of Gods
1. Sudatta, the son of the gods, standing on a side, said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßAs though the top was burning touched with a sword,
The bhikkhu does the recluseship mindfully to dispel sensual greed
2. As though the top was burning touched with a sword,
The bhikkhu does the recluseship mindfully to dispel the deluded view of self.û
2. 2. 7.
(17) Subrahma Ý Son of the Gods Subrahma
Subrahma, the son of the gods, standing on a side, said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßAm, always frightened, my mind is always agitated,
Whether anything has happened or not happened.
If there is a not terrified state, tell me that.û
ßNot other than by developing the enlightenment factors, and austerities,
Not other than by the control of the mental faculties
Not other than by giving up everything,
A not terrified state for living things could be seen.û
Saying that, the deity, vanished from there.
2. 2. 8.
(18) Kakudho Ý Kakudha, the Son of Gods
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the deer park in the A¤jana grove in Saketha.
When the night was waning, Kakudha the son of the gods illuminating the whole of the A¤jana grove with an effulgent light, approached the Blessed One.
2. And worshipping the Blessed One stood on a side and said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßDoes the recluse rejoice?û
ßFriend, with what achievement, should I rejoice?û
ßThen, does the recluse regret?û
ßFor what loss, should I regret?û
ßThen the recluse neither rejoices nor regrets.û
ßThat is so friend.û
3. Bhikkhu, are you without troubles, that no interest is evident in you?
Why do you sit alone, without any boredom?û
4. Non-human, I have no troubles, and an interest is not evident in me.
And also, I sit alone, without any boredom.
With troubles arise interest and the arising of interests is a trouble.
Friend, know that, the bhikkhu is without interests and troubles.û
ßIt's after a long time that we see an extinguished Brahmin.
The bhikkhu has crossed the diffused ness of the world, without interests and troubles.û
2. 2. 9.
(19) Uttaro Ý Uttara the Son of the Gods.
1. It was at Rajagaha.
The son of the gods, Uttara standing on a side, said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßThe life span is short and life flies by.
There is no shelter to those, overcome by decay.
Seeing this fear in death, do merit that bring pleasant results.
The life span is short and life flies by.
There is no shelter to those, overcome by decay.
Fearing death, seek appeasement by giving up worldly matter.û
2. 2. 10.
(20) Anàthapiõóiko Ý Anàthapiõóika the Son of Gods
1. Anàthapiõóika the son of the gods, standing on a side, said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßThis Jeta's grove, home of many sages,
And inhabited by the king of righteousness, arouses joy in me.
Beings who have to die, are purified by actions, knowledge, righteousness,
Virtues and noble livelihood, not by birth or wealth
Therefore the wise for their own welfare
Penetrate into the Teaching and purify their selves
In wisdom, virtues and appeasement like Sàriputta,
Of those bhikkhus who have crossed over, he is the foremost.û
2. Anàthapiõóika the son of gods said this stanza, worshipped and circumambulated the Blessed One and vanished from there.
3. At the end of that night the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus.
4. Bhikkhus, when the night was waning a certain deity illuminating the complete Jeta's grove with an effulgent light approached me worshipped, stood on a side and said this stanza:
5. ßThis Jeta's grove, home of many sages,
And inhabited by the king of righteousness, arouses joy in me.
Beings who have to die, are purified by actions, knowledge, righteousness,
Virtues and noble livelihood, not by birth or wealth
Therefore the wise for their own welfare
Penetrate into the Teaching and purify their selves
In wisdom, virtues and appeasement like Sàriputta,
Of those bhikkhus who have crossed over, he is the foremost.û
6. That son of the gods, having said this stanza, worshipped and circumambulated me and vanished from there.û
7. When this was said, venerable ânanda said thus to the Blessed One: ßVenerable sir, isn't he Anathapindika the son of the gods? He was very pleased with the ways of venerable Sàriputta.û
The Blessed One said: ßExcellent! ânanda, you have managed to arrive at a logical conclusion. It was Anathapindika the son of the gods.
Samyutta Nikaya - Devaputta Samyutta - Suriya Vagga
Sutta Pitaka
Samyutta Nikaya
Division I Ý Sagatha
Book 2 Ý Devaputta Samyutta
Chapter 1 Ý Suriya (Pathamo) Vaggo
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammasambuddhassa.
2. 1. 1.
(1) Kassapa Ý Kassapa, The Son of Gods
1. I heard thus. The Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika, in Jeta's grove, in Sàvatthi. When the night was waning, Kassapa, the son of the gods with a resplendent light illuminated the whole of Jeta's grove approached the Blessed One, worshipped, stood on a side and said:
ßThe Blessed One illustrated the bhikkhu, but did not give advice.û
2. ßThen Kassapa explain what you say.û
3. ßTrain to talk good words, revere, the recluses, sit secluded and appease the mind.û
4. Saying that, Kassapa, the son of the gods waited for the approval of the Teacher. Knowing that the Teacher approves my words, worshipped, circumambulated the Blessed One and vanished from there.
2. 1. 2.
(2) Kassapa II Ý The Son of Gods II
1. In Sàvatthi. At the monastery.
2. Kassapa the son of the gods standing on a side said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßThe bhikkhu's released mind is one pointed,
If he desires the accomplishment of the heart,
Knowing the rising and falling in the world,
With a good mind, he does not cling to the results.û
2. 1. 3.
(3) Màgho Ý Màgha the Son of Gods
1. In Sàvatthi, at the monastery.
2. Magha the son of the gods standing on a side said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßHaving cut what, does one sleep well and not grieve?
The destruction of what one thing, does Gotama like?û
ßHaving cut anger one sleeps well and does not grieve.
O! Vatrabhu, the destruction of the poisoned root and the sweet top
Of anger. the noble ones praise, as the state free from grief.û
2. 1. 4.
(4) Màgadho Ý Màgadha the Son of Gods
1. In Sàvatthi at the monastery.
2. Magadha the son of the gods standing on a side said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßHow many lights are evident in the world?
By which the world is manifested?
We came to know this from the good one.û
ßThere are four lights in the world, a fifth is not evident.
The sun burns during the day, the moon shines at night,
Fire burns here and there during the day and night.
Of those that illuminate, the Enlightened One is foremost.
His radiance is incomparable.û
2. 1. 5.
(5) Dàmali Ý Dàmali the Son of Gods
1. I heard thus. The Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika, in Jeta's grove, in Sàvatthi. 2 When the night was waning, Damali, the son of the gods with a resplendent light illuminated the whole of Jeta's grove approached the Blessed One, worshipped, stood on a side and said:
ßThe Brahmin should make endeavor untiringly,
To dispel sensuality and should not think or wish for it.û
The Blessed One said:
ßDamali, there is no work for the Brahmin, he has done his duties.
Until he gets a footing, man exerts with all his limbs.
Gaining a footing, he stands on hard ground.
Having crossed he does not exert
Damali this is the comparison for the Brahmin.
The concentrating, clever one has destroyed desires,
Have come to the end of birth and death
Does not exert, he has crossed over.û
2. 1. 6.
(6) Kàmado Ý Kàmado, the Son of Gods
1. Standing on a side Kamado, the son of the gods said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
2. ßO! Blessed One, it is very difficult!û
The Blessed One said:
Kamada, even the difficult is done to get established,
in the virtues and concentration of a trainer.
It's satisfaction and pleasure, to a homeless one.û
3. ßO! Blessed One, satisfaction is difficult to obtain.û
The Blessed One said:
ßKamada, the difficult should be obtained by appeasing the mind day and night
with attachment to appeasement.û
4. ßO! Blessed One, it is difficult to concentrate the mind.
The Blessed One said:
ßKamada, even with difficulty the mind should be concentrated attached to appeasing the mental faculties. The noble ones cut the net of death and pierce through.û
5. ßO! Blessed One, the uneven path is difficult to tread.û
The Blessed One said:
ßKamada, the noble ones go, on the uneven difficult path
The non-noble ones fall on the uneven path upside down.
The noble ones make the uneven path, even.û
2. 1. 7.
(7) Pa¤calacando Ý Pa¤calacanda, The Son of Gods
1. Pa¤calacanda, the son of the gods standing on a side said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßThe wise one realized it amidst great inconvenience.
The sage, clever at attaining the higher states of the mind realized it.û
The Blessed One said:
ßPancalacanda, even with inconvenience it is done, to realize extinction
Those who rely on mindfulness are rightfully concentrated.û
2. 1. 8.
(8) Tàyano Ý Tàyana, son of Gods
1. Tayano, the son of gods, earlier a ford maker, illuminated the whole of Jeta's grove with an effulgent light, approached the Blessed One, worshipped, stood on a side and said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
2. ßBrahmin, cut the stream and dispel sensuality.
The sage cannot attain one point of mind without dispelling sensuality.
If you do something do it with utmost care.
If a lax holy life is lived, much demerit is accumulated.
Evil not done is better, rather than to remorse later.
Done merit, is good, there would not be remorse afterwards.
Wrong grasp of a blade of kusa grass, cuts the hand
Likewise the wrongly grasped recluseship pulls one to hell.
Whatever careless action and any impure observance,
Destroys the holy life and it would not be of fruit.û
3. Tayana, the son of gods said this, worshipped, circumambulated the Blessed One and vanished from there.
4. The Blessed One, at the end of that night addressed the bhikkhus:
5. ßBhikkhus, Tayano, the son of gods, earlier a ford maker, illuminated the whole of Jeta's grove with an effulgent light, approached me worshipped, stood on a side and said this stanza in my presence:
6. ßBrahmin, cut the stream and dispel sensuality.
The sage cannot attain one point of mind without dispelling sensuality.
If you do something do it with utmost care.
Leading a lax holy life, much demerit is accumulated.
Evil not done is better, rather than to remorse later.
Done merit, is good, there would not be remorse afterwards.
Wrong grasp of a blade of kusa grass cuts the hand
Likewise the wrongly grasped recluseship pulls one to hell.
Whatever careless action and any impure observance,
Destroys the holy life and it would not be of fruit.û
Tayana, the son of gods said this, worshipped, circumambulated me and vanished from there. ßBhikkhus, learn the stanzas of Tayana, study them they are the fundamentals of the holy life, they are for your welfare.û
2. 1. 9.
(9) Chandima Ý The moon
1. At the time, the Blessed One was living in Sàvatthi.
At that time Rahu the king of the Titans had taken hold of Chandima the son of gods and Chandima the son of gods recollecting the Blessed One said this stanza:
2. ßI worship you enlightened hero, you are released in every way.
I have fallen into trouble. Please rescue me
3. Then the Blessed One addressed Rahu the king of Titans saying this stanza:
ßMoon takes refuge in the Thus Gone Ones.
Rahu, the Enlightened Ones have compassion, for all, the world, so release the moon.û
4. Then Rahu the king of Titans released the moon and instantly approached the king of Titans, Vepacitti, shivering with hairs standing on end, and stood on a side. Vepacitti the king of Titans said this stanza to Rahu the king of Titans:
5. ßWhy did frightened Rahu release the moon
Why do you stand here, as though frightened?û
6. ßIf I had not released the moon hearing the stanza asking me to do so.
My head would split in seven and life would not be pleasant to me.û
2. 1. 10.
(10) Suriyo Ý The Sun
1. At the time, the Blessed One was living in Sàvatthi.
Rahu the king of the Titans had taken hold of Suriya the son of gods, and Suriya the son of gods, recollecting the Blessed One said this stanza:
2. ßI worship you enlightened hero, you are released in every way.
I have fallen into trouble. Please rescue me
3. Then the Blessed One addressed Rahu the king of Titans saying this stanza:
ßSun, takes refuge in the Thus Gone Ones.
Rahu, the Enlightened Ones have compassion for all, the world.
Dispelling darkness, the sun, shines and blazes in a circle.
Rahu, do not swallow the sun that moves in space. They are mine, so release the sun.û
4. Then Rahu the king of Titans released the sun and instantly approached the king of Titans, Vepacitti, shivering with hairs standing on end and stood on a side. Vepacitti the king of Titans said this stanza to Rahu the king of Titans:
5. ßWhy did frightened Rahu release the sun
Why do you stand here, as though frightened?û
6. ßIf I had not released the sun hearing the stanza asking me to do so.
My head would split in seven and life would not be pleasant to me.û
Samyutta Nikaya
Division I Ý Sagatha
Book 2 Ý Devaputta Samyutta
Chapter 1 Ý Suriya (Pathamo) Vaggo
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammasambuddhassa.
2. 1. 1.
(1) Kassapa Ý Kassapa, The Son of Gods
1. I heard thus. The Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika, in Jeta's grove, in Sàvatthi. When the night was waning, Kassapa, the son of the gods with a resplendent light illuminated the whole of Jeta's grove approached the Blessed One, worshipped, stood on a side and said:
ßThe Blessed One illustrated the bhikkhu, but did not give advice.û
2. ßThen Kassapa explain what you say.û
3. ßTrain to talk good words, revere, the recluses, sit secluded and appease the mind.û
4. Saying that, Kassapa, the son of the gods waited for the approval of the Teacher. Knowing that the Teacher approves my words, worshipped, circumambulated the Blessed One and vanished from there.
2. 1. 2.
(2) Kassapa II Ý The Son of Gods II
1. In Sàvatthi. At the monastery.
2. Kassapa the son of the gods standing on a side said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßThe bhikkhu's released mind is one pointed,
If he desires the accomplishment of the heart,
Knowing the rising and falling in the world,
With a good mind, he does not cling to the results.û
2. 1. 3.
(3) Màgho Ý Màgha the Son of Gods
1. In Sàvatthi, at the monastery.
2. Magha the son of the gods standing on a side said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßHaving cut what, does one sleep well and not grieve?
The destruction of what one thing, does Gotama like?û
ßHaving cut anger one sleeps well and does not grieve.
O! Vatrabhu, the destruction of the poisoned root and the sweet top
Of anger. the noble ones praise, as the state free from grief.û
2. 1. 4.
(4) Màgadho Ý Màgadha the Son of Gods
1. In Sàvatthi at the monastery.
2. Magadha the son of the gods standing on a side said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßHow many lights are evident in the world?
By which the world is manifested?
We came to know this from the good one.û
ßThere are four lights in the world, a fifth is not evident.
The sun burns during the day, the moon shines at night,
Fire burns here and there during the day and night.
Of those that illuminate, the Enlightened One is foremost.
His radiance is incomparable.û
2. 1. 5.
(5) Dàmali Ý Dàmali the Son of Gods
1. I heard thus. The Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika, in Jeta's grove, in Sàvatthi. 2 When the night was waning, Damali, the son of the gods with a resplendent light illuminated the whole of Jeta's grove approached the Blessed One, worshipped, stood on a side and said:
ßThe Brahmin should make endeavor untiringly,
To dispel sensuality and should not think or wish for it.û
The Blessed One said:
ßDamali, there is no work for the Brahmin, he has done his duties.
Until he gets a footing, man exerts with all his limbs.
Gaining a footing, he stands on hard ground.
Having crossed he does not exert
Damali this is the comparison for the Brahmin.
The concentrating, clever one has destroyed desires,
Have come to the end of birth and death
Does not exert, he has crossed over.û
2. 1. 6.
(6) Kàmado Ý Kàmado, the Son of Gods
1. Standing on a side Kamado, the son of the gods said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
2. ßO! Blessed One, it is very difficult!û
The Blessed One said:
Kamada, even the difficult is done to get established,
in the virtues and concentration of a trainer.
It's satisfaction and pleasure, to a homeless one.û
3. ßO! Blessed One, satisfaction is difficult to obtain.û
The Blessed One said:
ßKamada, the difficult should be obtained by appeasing the mind day and night
with attachment to appeasement.û
4. ßO! Blessed One, it is difficult to concentrate the mind.
The Blessed One said:
ßKamada, even with difficulty the mind should be concentrated attached to appeasing the mental faculties. The noble ones cut the net of death and pierce through.û
5. ßO! Blessed One, the uneven path is difficult to tread.û
The Blessed One said:
ßKamada, the noble ones go, on the uneven difficult path
The non-noble ones fall on the uneven path upside down.
The noble ones make the uneven path, even.û
2. 1. 7.
(7) Pa¤calacando Ý Pa¤calacanda, The Son of Gods
1. Pa¤calacanda, the son of the gods standing on a side said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßThe wise one realized it amidst great inconvenience.
The sage, clever at attaining the higher states of the mind realized it.û
The Blessed One said:
ßPancalacanda, even with inconvenience it is done, to realize extinction
Those who rely on mindfulness are rightfully concentrated.û
2. 1. 8.
(8) Tàyano Ý Tàyana, son of Gods
1. Tayano, the son of gods, earlier a ford maker, illuminated the whole of Jeta's grove with an effulgent light, approached the Blessed One, worshipped, stood on a side and said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
2. ßBrahmin, cut the stream and dispel sensuality.
The sage cannot attain one point of mind without dispelling sensuality.
If you do something do it with utmost care.
If a lax holy life is lived, much demerit is accumulated.
Evil not done is better, rather than to remorse later.
Done merit, is good, there would not be remorse afterwards.
Wrong grasp of a blade of kusa grass, cuts the hand
Likewise the wrongly grasped recluseship pulls one to hell.
Whatever careless action and any impure observance,
Destroys the holy life and it would not be of fruit.û
3. Tayana, the son of gods said this, worshipped, circumambulated the Blessed One and vanished from there.
4. The Blessed One, at the end of that night addressed the bhikkhus:
5. ßBhikkhus, Tayano, the son of gods, earlier a ford maker, illuminated the whole of Jeta's grove with an effulgent light, approached me worshipped, stood on a side and said this stanza in my presence:
6. ßBrahmin, cut the stream and dispel sensuality.
The sage cannot attain one point of mind without dispelling sensuality.
If you do something do it with utmost care.
Leading a lax holy life, much demerit is accumulated.
Evil not done is better, rather than to remorse later.
Done merit, is good, there would not be remorse afterwards.
Wrong grasp of a blade of kusa grass cuts the hand
Likewise the wrongly grasped recluseship pulls one to hell.
Whatever careless action and any impure observance,
Destroys the holy life and it would not be of fruit.û
Tayana, the son of gods said this, worshipped, circumambulated me and vanished from there. ßBhikkhus, learn the stanzas of Tayana, study them they are the fundamentals of the holy life, they are for your welfare.û
2. 1. 9.
(9) Chandima Ý The moon
1. At the time, the Blessed One was living in Sàvatthi.
At that time Rahu the king of the Titans had taken hold of Chandima the son of gods and Chandima the son of gods recollecting the Blessed One said this stanza:
2. ßI worship you enlightened hero, you are released in every way.
I have fallen into trouble. Please rescue me
3. Then the Blessed One addressed Rahu the king of Titans saying this stanza:
ßMoon takes refuge in the Thus Gone Ones.
Rahu, the Enlightened Ones have compassion, for all, the world, so release the moon.û
4. Then Rahu the king of Titans released the moon and instantly approached the king of Titans, Vepacitti, shivering with hairs standing on end, and stood on a side. Vepacitti the king of Titans said this stanza to Rahu the king of Titans:
5. ßWhy did frightened Rahu release the moon
Why do you stand here, as though frightened?û
6. ßIf I had not released the moon hearing the stanza asking me to do so.
My head would split in seven and life would not be pleasant to me.û
2. 1. 10.
(10) Suriyo Ý The Sun
1. At the time, the Blessed One was living in Sàvatthi.
Rahu the king of the Titans had taken hold of Suriya the son of gods, and Suriya the son of gods, recollecting the Blessed One said this stanza:
2. ßI worship you enlightened hero, you are released in every way.
I have fallen into trouble. Please rescue me
3. Then the Blessed One addressed Rahu the king of Titans saying this stanza:
ßSun, takes refuge in the Thus Gone Ones.
Rahu, the Enlightened Ones have compassion for all, the world.
Dispelling darkness, the sun, shines and blazes in a circle.
Rahu, do not swallow the sun that moves in space. They are mine, so release the sun.û
4. Then Rahu the king of Titans released the sun and instantly approached the king of Titans, Vepacitti, shivering with hairs standing on end and stood on a side. Vepacitti the king of Titans said this stanza to Rahu the king of Titans:
5. ßWhy did frightened Rahu release the sun
Why do you stand here, as though frightened?û
6. ßIf I had not released the sun hearing the stanza asking me to do so.
My head would split in seven and life would not be pleasant to me.û
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