Yakkhasaṁyutta 2

Linked Discourses 10.2

1. With Indaka

1 At one time the Buddha was staying near Rājagaha, on the Vulture’s Peak Mountain.

Then a spirit who was Sakka in name only went up to the Buddha, and addressed him in verse:

2 “You’ve given up all ties,

and are fully freed.

It’s not a good idea for you, ascetic,

to be instructing others.”

3 “No matter how you explain why

people gather together, Sakka,

it’s unworthy for a wise person

not to think of the other with sympathy.

4 If you instruct others

with a mind clear and confident,

your compassion and empathy

don’t create attachments.”