SATTAJAṬILASUTTA
Seven Matted-Hair Ascetics
A diverse group of ascetics passes by, and Pasenadi asks the Buddha if any of them are perfected ones. The Buddha says it is not easy for one such as Pasenadi to judge the spiritual achievements of others. Pasenadi reveals that the men are, in fact, his spies.
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PAÑCARĀJASUTTA
Five Kings
Five kings including Pasenadi are enjoying themselves and wonder which of the senses affords the highest pleasure. They ask the Buddha, who replies that it is subjective, depending on a persons preferences. Inspired, the laymen Candanangalika offers a verse in praise of the Buddha.
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DOŅAPĀKASUTTA
A Bucketful of Rice
In what is probably the world's first weight loss diet, when Pasenadi shows up overweight and out of breath, the Buddha advises him to cut down his eating. He gives a verse to one of the king's attendants, and asks him to recite it whenever the king is eating.
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PAṬHAMASAṄGĀMASUTTA
Battle (1st)
Pasenadi loses a battle against his nephew King Ajātasattu of Magadha.
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DUTIYASAṄGĀMASUTTA
Battle (2nd)
In a battle subsequent to SN 3.14, Pasenadi defeats Ajātasattu and takes him prisoner. Acting compassionately, he confiscates Ajātasattu's military assets but releases him alive.
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MALLIKĀSUTTA
A Daughter
Pasenadi is disappointed to hear that Queen Mallikā has given birth to a daughter. But the Buddha consoles him, saying a woman may turn out better than a man.
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APPAMĀDASUTTA
Diligence
Pasenadi asks the Buddha if there is one thing that secures benefit both in this life and the next.
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KALYĀŅAMITTASUTTA
Good Friends
In answer to Pasenadi's praise of good friendship, the Buddha recounts an earlier conversation with Ānanda on the topic. He then goes on to say that when one has good friends, it is important to develop diligence.
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PATHAMAAPUTTAKASUTTA
Childless (1st)
A wealthy man dies childless, having not enjoyed his riches. The Buddha says that wealth should be properly enjoyed and shared.
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DUTIYAAPUTTAKASUTTA
Childless (2nd)
A wealthy man dies childless, having not enjoyed his riches. The Buddha tells of how in the time of a solitary Buddha of the past named Tagarasikhi, a householder made an offering but later regretted it.