Nagadatta Sutta

Translation by Bhikkhuni Uppalavanna

1. I heard thus. At one time venerable Nàgadatta lived in a stretch of forest in the country of Kosala.

2. At that time, venerable Nàgadatta enters the village too early and returns very late.

3. Then a deity living in that stretch of forest out of compassion, wishing to arouse remorse, approached venerable Nagàdatta.

4. Approaching, said these stanzas:


 * "Nàgadatta, enter the village at the right time and return early.
 * Do not associate householders too long, I'm afraid, do not share
 * Pleasant and unpleasant feelings, association with families is the bond
 * King of Death is powerful, do not enter his domains.

5. Then venerable Nàgadatta made remorseful by the deity became concerned.