A Sword Satti Sutta (SN 1:21)
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(SNÂ 1:21) As she was standing there, the devatṅ recited this verse in the Blessed Oneâs presence: "As if struck by a sword, as if his head were on fire, a monk should live the wandering life —mindful— for the abandoning of sensual passion." The Buddha: "As if struck by a sword, as if his head were on fire, a monk should live the wandering life —mindful— for the abandoning of self-identity." See also: SN 22:1; AN 10:51; Thag 1:39 - --> - - - -