Purisa Sutta

Translation by Bhikkhuni Uppalavanna

1. In Sàvatthi

2. King Pasenadi of Kosala approached the Blessed One, worshipped and sat on a side.

3. King Pasenadi of Kosala asked the Blessed One: "Venerable sir, how many things arise to a man for his ill being, unpleasantness and distress?"

4. "Great king, three things arise for a man's ill being, unpleasantness and distress. What three? Greed, hate and delusion arise for a man's ill being, unpleasantness and distress."


 * "Greed, hate and delusion are the evil intentions of man, born in the self,
 * They hurt him, like the best of barks that hinder the growth of much fruit."