Buddham Dhammam

Dubbaṇṇiyasutta

SN 11.22

Ugly

When an ugly spirit takes Sakka’s throne, the gods were outraged. But the more they complained, the prettier he became. Sakka realized this was the so-called “anger eating spirit”, and treated him with kindness and respect.

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Sambarimāyāsutta

SN 11.23

The Sambari Sorcery

When Vepacitti fell ill, Sakka visited his old adversary, who begged to be cured. But Sakka demanded to be taught a powerful magic spell first.

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Accayasutta

SN 11.24

Transgression

When two mendicants have a falling out, the Buddha recalls the wise words of Sakka on not letting anger ruin friendship.

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Akkodhasutta

SN 11.25

Don’t Be Angry

The Buddha recalls the words of Sakka warning of how anger crushes people like an avalanche

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