Early Buddhism

Bird Nests

Kulāvakasutta

Language
Pāli
Period
Early Buddhist Texts
Tradition
Early Buddhism
Versions
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Fleeing the demon host, Sakka’s chariot risks endangering the nests of little birds in the forest. Rather than render the birds homeless, Sakka instructs his charioteer to turn back, even at the cost of his life.

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