DAHARASUTTA
Young
King Pasenadi meets the Buddha for the first time. He wonders how the Buddha can claim to be awakened when he is still so young. The Buddha teaches him four things that should not be looked down on for their youth.
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PURISASUTTA
A Person
Pasenadi asks of the things that cause suffering when they arise in oneself.
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JARĀMARAŅASUTTA
Old Age and Death
Pasenadi asks if anything that is born can escape from old age and death.
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PIYASUTTA
Loved
Reporting on a reflection that arose while on retreat, Pasenadi says that those who do bad deeds treat themselves as enemy. The Buddha expresses his agreement in verse.
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ATTARAKKHITASUTTA
Self-Protected
Even if protected by an entire army, one who does bad deeds is still unprotected.
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APPAKASUTTA
Few
There are few in the world who do not become negligent and complacent once they obtain material luxuries.
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ADDAKARANASUTTA
Judgment
Pasenadi laments how in his judgment hall he sees people lying all the time for the sake of sensual pleasures.
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MALLIKĀSUTTA
With Queen Mallikā
Pasandi asks Queen Mallikā who is most dear. They both agree that the one most dear is oneself, and the Buddha agrees.
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YAÑÑASUTTA
Sacrifice
A great sacrifice involving the slaughter of many animals was being prepared for King Pasenadi. The Buddha condemns such sacrifices and says a fruitful sacrifice involves a blameless and harmless offering.
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BANDHANASUTTA
Shackles
When many people are put in chains by Pasenadi, the matter is reported to the Buddha.