Agama And Tripitaka Comparative Study

SR No.: 022804
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Nagaraj Muni
Publisher: Today and Tomorrows Printers and Publishers
Publication Year: 1986
Total Pages: 804
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 19 MB

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enlightened. One baseless, (supported) on broken pillars, and unfit to be strayed in.
"At that time, Cunda Samañuddesa, after having passed his rainy-season at Pāva, went to Samagama and approached the venerable Ananda. Having approached, having greeted the venerable Ananda he sat down on one side. So seated, he said to the venerable Ananda, 'Reverend Sir, Nigantha Nataputta has just departed from the in Pavā. After his death, the Niganthas were divided into two groups. They are making quarrels ...... which is unfit to be stayed in. 'There upon, the venerable Ananda said to Cunda Samanuddesa; 'Reverend Cunda, this news is worthy to be presented to the blessed one. Come reverend Cunda, let us go to the Lord. Having gone there, let us, tell this matter to the Lord'.
"Yes, reverend Siri
"Then, the venerable Ananda and Cunda Samanuddesa approached the Exalted One, saluted and sat down at one side. So seated, the venerable Ananda said to the Exalted One: 'Lord! This Cunda Samanuddesa says so, 'Nagantha Nataputta has just departed ........... unfit to be stayed in. Now, Lord! it seems to me that after (the Nirvana of the Blessed One, such a dispute may not occur in the order. If it occurs, it will be for the disadvantage of the many, for the unhappiness of the many, for the unwelfare of the many, for the disadvantage and unhappiness of gods and men'.
"Do you, then believe, Ananda, that even two monks have different opinions regarding the truths, such as ..... preached by me, after having directly experienced them.
"Lord! I do not see difference of opinions of even two monks regarding the truth, such as ........ preached by the Lord. After having directly experienced them. But, Lord! when the body, which is sustained by the - Lord, will exist after the Lord's Nirvana, there may occur a dispute in the Order, regarding the livelihood and the rules of discipline. That dispute will be for the disadvantage....... of gods and men".
2. "(139) Thus have I heard: