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Buddha’s Timeless Wisdom with Angel: Find Peace in a Chaotic World | Sutta Nipata 1.9

Collections of Buddha Discourse 1.9 with Hemavata At one time, in old India, there are two native angels. One is called Satagira and the other is Hemavata. Satagira, the native angel of mount Sata said this:      “Today is the fifteenth day sabbath,”      “a holy night is at hand.      Come now, let us see Gotama,      the Teacher of peerless name.” Hemavata, the native angel of the Himalayas asked:      “Isn’t his mind properly-directed      “impartial toward all creatures?      And aren’t his thoughts under control      when it comes to likes and dislikes?” Satagira said:      “His mind is properly-directed,”      “impartial towards all creatures.      His thoughts are under control      when it comes to his likes and dislikes.” Hemavata asked:      “Doesn’t he not steal?”    ...