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Linked Discourses 6.4Linked Discourses 6.41. The Appeal1. The Appeal

With Baka the DivinityWith Baka the DivinitySo I have heard.So I have heard.At one time the Buddha was staying near Sāvatthī in Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika’s monastery.At one time the Buddha was staying near Sāvatthī in Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika’s monastery.

Now at that time Baka the Divinity had the following harmful misconception:Now at that time Baka the Divinity had the following harmful misconception:“This is permanent, this is everlasting, this is eternal, this is whole, this is not liable to pass away. For this is where there’s no being born, growing old, dying, passing away, or being reborn. And there’s no other escape beyond this.”“This is permanent, this is everlasting, this is eternal, this is whole, this is not liable to pass away. For this is where there’s no being born, growing old, dying, passing away, or being reborn. And there’s no other escape beyond this.”Then the Buddha knew Baka the Divinity’s train of thought. As easily as a strong person would extend or contract their arm, he vanished from Jeta’s Grove and reappeared in that realm of divinity.Then the Buddha knew Baka the Divinity’s train of thought. As easily as a strong person would extend or contract their arm, he vanished from Jeta’s Grove and reappeared in that realm of divinity.

Baka the Divinity saw the Buddha coming off in the distanceBaka the Divinity saw the Buddha coming off in the distanceand said to him,and said to him,“Come, good fellow! Welcome, good fellow!“Come, good fellow! Welcome, good fellow!

It’s been a long time since you took the opportunity to come here.It’s been a long time since you took the opportunity to come here.For this is permanent, this is everlasting, this is eternal, this is whole, this is not liable to pass away. For this is where there’s no being born, growing old, dying, passing away, or being reborn. And there’s no other escape beyond this.”For this is permanent, this is everlasting, this is eternal, this is whole, this is not liable to pass away. For this is where there’s no being born, growing old, dying, passing away, or being reborn. And there’s no other escape beyond this.”When he had spoken, the Buddha said to him,When he had spoken, the Buddha said to him,

“Alas, Baka the Divinity is lost in ignorance! Alas, Baka the Divinity is lost in ignorance!“Alas, Baka the Divinity is lost in ignorance! Alas, Baka the Divinity is lost in ignorance!Because what is actually impermanent, not lasting, transient, incomplete, and liable to pass away, he says is permanent, everlasting, eternal, whole, and not liable to pass away.Because what is actually impermanent, not lasting, transient, incomplete, and liable to pass away, he says is permanent, everlasting, eternal, whole, and not liable to pass away.And where there is being born, growing old, dying, passing away, and being reborn, he says thatAnd where there is being born, growing old, dying, passing away, and being reborn, he says that

there’s no being born, growing old, dying, passing away, or being reborn.there’s no being born, growing old, dying, passing away, or being reborn.And although there is another escape beyond this, he says that there’s no other escape beyond this.”And although there is another escape beyond this, he says that there’s no other escape beyond this.”“Gotama, we seventy-two merit-makers are now wielders of power,“Gotama, we seventy-two merit-makers are now wielders of power,

having passed beyond rebirth and old age.having passed beyond rebirth and old age.This is our last rebirth as the Divinity, O knowledge master.This is our last rebirth as the Divinity, O knowledge master.And now many people pray to us.”And now many people pray to us.”

“But, Baka, the lifespan here is short, not long,“But, Baka, the lifespan here is short, not long,though you think it’s long.though you think it’s long.A hundred thousand times a hundred million years—A hundred thousand times a hundred million years—

I understand your lifespan, Divinity.”I understand your lifespan, Divinity.”“I am the blessed one of infinite vision,“I am the blessed one of infinite vision,who has gone beyond rebirth and old age and sorrow.who has gone beyond rebirth and old age and sorrow.

What was my past practice of precept and observance?What was my past practice of precept and observance?Explain to me so that I may understand.”Explain to me so that I may understand.”“You gave drink to many humans“You gave drink to many humans

who were oppressed by thirst and heat.who were oppressed by thirst and heat.That’s your past practice of precept and observance.That’s your past practice of precept and observance.I recollect it like one who has wakened from sleep.I recollect it like one who has wakened from sleep.

When people at Deer River Bank were seized,When people at Deer River Bank were seized,you released the captives as they were led away.you released the captives as they were led away.That’s your past practice of precept and observance.That’s your past practice of precept and observance.

I recollect it like one who has wakened from sleep.I recollect it like one who has wakened from sleep.When a boat on the Ganges River was seizedWhen a boat on the Ganges River was seizedby a fierce dragon desiring human flesh,by a fierce dragon desiring human flesh,

you freed it wielding mighty force.you freed it wielding mighty force.That’s your past practice of precept and observance.That’s your past practice of precept and observance.I recollect it like one who has wakened from sleep.I recollect it like one who has wakened from sleep.

I used to be your footman named Kappa.I used to be your footman named Kappa.You thought he was intelligent and loyal.You thought he was intelligent and loyal.That’s your past practice of precept and observance.That’s your past practice of precept and observance.

I recollect it like one who has wakened from sleep.”I recollect it like one who has wakened from sleep.”“You certainly understand this lifespan of mine.“You certainly understand this lifespan of mine.And others, too, you know; that’s why you’re the Buddha.And others, too, you know; that’s why you’re the Buddha.

And that’s why your blazing gloryAnd that’s why your blazing glorylights up even the realm of divinity.”lights up even the realm of divinity.”