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Chetvāsutta
SN 11.21
Slain
Anger is the only thing whose slaying the Buddha commends.
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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
