Buddham Dhammam

Kusalamūlasutta

SN 17.32

Skillful Root

Devadatta’s wholesome root was cut off due to material possessions, honor, and praise.

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Kusaladhammasutta

SN 17.33

Skillful Quality

Devadatta’s wholesome nature was cut off due to material possessions, honor, and praise.

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Sukkadhammasutta

SN 17.34

Bright Quality

Devadatta’s bright nature was cut off due to material possessions, honor, and praise.

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Acirapakkantasutta

SN 17.35

Shortly After He Left

Material possessions, honor, and praise led to Devadatta’s downfall, like the fruit of a plantain.

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Pañcarathasatasutta

SN 17.36

Five Hundred Carts

Prince Ajātasattu supplied devadatta with 500 carts of offerings, leading to his downfall.

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Mātusutta

SN 17.37

Mother

Even someone who would not lie for the sake of their mother would so so when corrupted by material possessions.

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Pitusuttādichakka

SN 17.38–43

Father, Etc.

Even someone who would not lie for the sake of their father and other relatives would so so when corrupted by material possessions.

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