Sakkanāmasutta
With a Spirit Named Sakka
Ekaṁ samayaṁ bhagavā rājagahe viharati gijjhakūṭe pabbate.
At one time the Buddha was staying near Rājagaha, on the Vulture’s Peak Mountain.
Atha kho sakkanāmako yakkho yena bhagavā tenupasaṅkami; upasaṅkamitvā bhagavantaṁ gāthāya ajjhabhāsi:
Then a spirit named Sakka went up to the Buddha, and addressed him in verse:
“Sabbaganthappahīnassa, “You’ve given up all ties,
vippamuttassa te sato; and are fully freed.
Samaṇassa na taṁ sādhu, It’s not a good idea for you, ascetic,
yadaññamanusāsasī”ti.
to be instructing others.”
“Yena kenaci vaṇṇena, “No matter what the apparent reason
saṁvāso sakka jāyati; why people are together, Sakka,
Na taṁ arahati sappañño, it’s unworthy for a wise person
manasā anukampituṁ. to not think of the other with sympathy.
Manasā ce pasannena, If you instruct others
yadaññamanusāsati; with a mind clear and confident,
Na tena hoti saṁyutto, your compassion and empathy
yānukampā anuddayā”ti.
don’t create attachments.”