Early Buddhism

With Vāsudatta

Vāsudattasutta

Language
Pāli
Period
Early Buddhist Texts
Tradition
Early Buddhism
Versions
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The deity Vasudatta says that a mendicant should live like their hair is on fire so as to give up lust. The Buddha changes his verse to emphasize giving up attachment to self.

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