Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.
Today we look at Dhammapada Verse 178 and THE STORY OF KALA, SON OF ANATHAPINDIKA, who tried to avoid the Buddha and his teachings but was eventually enticed by his father, which eventually led to very wholesome results.
In this saying of the Buddha, he raises the fruit of stream entry above the worldly and divine. It is a strong encouragement to develop the Noble Eightfold Path and take refuge in the Triple Gem, as it will ensure safety, prosperity and limit the amount of pain and suffering.
The verse in Pali:
“Pathabyā ekarajjena,
saggassa gamanena vā;
Sabbalokādhipaccena,
sotāpattiphalaṁ varaṁ.”
Other suttas that are mentioned directly or indirectly in this talk:

– Dutiyasāriputta Sutta (SN 55.5)
– Paṭhamasāriputta Sutta (SN 55.4)
– Avijjā Sutta (AN 10.61)
– Duggatibhaya Sutta (SN 55.14)
– Paṭhamamahaddhana Sutta (SN 55.44)
– Nakhasikha Sutta (SN 13.1)

To read the full chapter (Loka Vagga) of the Dhammapada - https://suttacentral.net/dhp167-178/en/feldmeier
The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9O29-xTp04 AND on Spotify as a video podcast
Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

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