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2. The Discourse on Quarrels and Disputes (
Kalaha-vivāda-sutta
, Snp 4.11)
was taught to the Devas and Brahmas with an inclination towards
aversion (
dosa
), such Devas and Brahmas achieved emancipation in a
like manner.
3. The Long Discourse on the Array (
Mahā-byūha-sutta
, Snp 4.13) was
taught to those who had inclination towards delusion (
moha
), such
Devas and Brahmas gained emancipation likewise.
4. The Short Discourse on the Array (
Cūḷa-byūha-sutta
, Snp 4.12) was
taught to those who were inclined to thought-conception (
vitakka
) with
the same results.
5. The Discourse of Being Quick (
Tuvaṭaka-sutta
, Snp 4.14) was delivered
to the audience with a tendency of faith (
saddhā
) in the Three
Treasures with the same results.
6. The Discourse entitled Before the Break-Up (
Purā-bheda-sutta
, Snp
4.10) was taught to those who were inclined towards wisdom (
paññā
) in
the same manner and with similar results.
For full particulars in respect of these six discourses, reference may be made to
Bhikkhu Bodhi’s translation Suttanipāta, An Ancient Collection of the Buddha’s
Discourses, together with its commentaries.
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