The Naga has always been mentioned in the evidence of Buddhism. For example, in the Buddha’s previous life, when he was a practicing Bodhisattva, he was born as a Naga named “Phurithat,” or in the Buddhist era, Naga has been mentioned in the biographies of both the Buddha and his disciples, not even in the time of Phra Ajarn Mun Purithato.
Phra Ajarn Mun once resided in the Chiang Dao cave in the province of Chiang Mai. He remarked, “In the cave where I resided, a Naga lived and guarded the cave for a very long period, but the Naga has a false belief and always accuses Buddhist monks. They were unable to accept my sincerity when I assigned the merit to them, possibly as a result of their lengthy karma with the monks. The Naga constantly blamed Phra Ajarn Mun while he was living there or when he was sleeping.
Phra Ajarn Mun was aware that Naga had attempted to blame on him, but out of concern for Naga’s future karma, he tried to teach Naga to respect monks. He described to Naga specifically what they had attempted to accuse him of.
“Every human being who is alive—aside from the dead—can normally move. Although we are clam but not the dead, monks are in the same situation, and thus our breath can be both hard and soft.
While sleeping, the body continues to function even after being awakened, so some noise is possible—but not excessive. I made an effort to take each step carefully while on the meditation walk, yet I was nonetheless accused by those who compared me to a running horse. In actuality, a running horse and monks cannot be compared because they are not the same. As a result blaming others made you unhappy, why you still enjoy doing it.
I wasn’t annoyed by the things you tried to blame on me, but you were. You’ve always known what will happen if you stay this way, so why don’t you find a solution? I am still forgiving you even though I always know what you are thinking. I made an effort to always be nice and helpful to everyone, regardless of their status as a human, ghost, god, Inra, Brahma, or even another higher-ranking Naga than you. They always accepted the Dharma of the Buddha, but not you.
I want to apologise for choosing to speak with you honestly and openly, with good intentions and based on moral ideals. I first visited this place to stay. I made an effort to exercise caution with regard to both the interior and exterior affairs of my body since, knowing that you are stationed here, I am concerned that I won’t feel at ease. and that you are aware that you are a worldly creature who has a strong tendency to use other people’s faults to satisfy your own needs. Even so, there is a chance that it will be misunderstood. Until I stopped coming to seek sin and wicked actions. Philosophers were happy and applauded for the virtues he and others had produced out into the world.
I didn’t get the offense on your behalf, but I was terrified of the consequences, therefore I didn’t want you to think badly since all of this could turn you into a bad person.
Even unforeseen consequences can result in cruel suffering. That was the thing I feared most of all. Every phase of the Dharma and discipline practice is recognized to be challenging. Having to endure suffering despite wanting to do good and avoid receiving inappropriate karma. Despite the fact that I came to practice and behaved like a survivor in a cave at this time out of dread of sin, I have no fear and do not wish to harm or damage anyone.
I respect and do not despise any animals, including those found in the Three Worlds’ origin. According to my karma, I also view myself as a living friend. and share similar moral principles I have worked to propagate the idea that everyone deserves equality and happiness, regardless of their location or time.
You share the same karma as other beings in the world. One should therefore be conscious of the good, the bad, the happiness, and the sorrow that have always been there in their lives. One should only feel regretful for one’s own shortcomings before blaming others for unending suffering and avoiding information and viewpoints that are harmful to them, they will develop into a noble person with expectations for pleasure in the future. The result of transmit to the new life is happiness which is a treasure because it prevents misery from lasting forever.
The hearts of everyone, whether they are human, animal, angel, Indra, Brahma, or Yom, Giants in the world, constantly experience delight and suffering, and they do not view the Dhamma as an adversary of themselves. If it is practical or important in terms of origin and some positions. Beings of the world are satisfied with the Dharma as well, even if it is impossible to practice because the Dhamma is the supreme nature of the first three realms. People who, like humans, were created with the virtue of virtue. You, on the other hand, are a beast in the world. Those who are aware of good and evil are ready to think critically and act unfairly when appropriate. I always forgive you even though I am aware of your nasty ideas at all times. Only my compassion for people who were traveling the wrong path did I bear any responsibility. I also felt appreciative and satisfied. For me, there is no fault; all suffering is a result of your ideas, whether good and bad. since it wasn’t me who made it or gathered it inside of me. There is nothing but heart-based tranquillity and kindness.”
The serpent did not reply when Phra Ajarn Man Phurithatto presented the dharma to him in many ways. But as he was listening, he had some thoughts.
“This sermon words is reasonable. However, I am unable to follow you at this time since I am still enamored with my own vision; I won’t be interested in practicing until after I have left this world. Things that are not typically seen are capable of being seen. Why is this monk allowed to read my private thoughts? Why can this monk see when I am in such a mysterious place? He always knows what I’m thinking. Many monks have visited this cave over the years. However, it appears that nobody is aware of how I manage to live and get stuck. Since we had been here for a while, some of the monks were forced to leave because I was able to scare them away with my cunning. However, why does this monk see everything clearly, including thoughts? I continue to be aware that I have diverse opinions. Even when suppressing a deep sleep, he can nonetheless accurately tell something as if he had never slept at all.
Why am I so proud? Despite the fact that you have always seen and been aware of my dirty ideas, I lack the heart to accept and appreciate them and did not plan to hurt us by doing what the contemplative had advised. Even my heart was unlucky because of how I was born. Despite, as the monk said, deliberately understanding good and evil. I would be this unfortunate person when I was born in the following life, never being able to reverse my karma.”
The serpent was eventually questioned by Phra Ajarn Mun, who said, “How about you now after my explanation, did you understand?
The serpent said “Despite having a very thick karma, I am able to understand each and every sentence that you have graciously conveyed to a misfortunate creature like me. I’m not over my personal misfortune yet. I’m debating this with myself now. It still hasn’t come together as of yet. The mind continues to travel down the same dull route as before. refusing to even attempt to hear what the Dharma has been taught has to say”
Phra Ajarn Mun asked: “How does a low-path of passion flow?”
The serpent said: “Every time I think about you, my heart enjoys condemning you. even though you were entirely correct. However, my heart prefers to consider it that way because I am unable to act appropriately and recognize the negative effects of my errors so that I may later correct myself.”
Phra Ajarn Mun said: “Every single thing you see is a punishment with consideration and attention. That will inevitably cause the mind to regress and become worse; there will be no more relapses. However, if your heart is alert and you are aware of this, you will be interested in thinking. There is no way to decrease and unwind when you continually produces punishment and burns yourself. If you don’t start changing yourself now, your mind will keep thinking in this way and won’t be able to find a solution.
I was merely a small guide. cannot fulfill the obligation to modify or withdraw on your behalf; as a result, the person who is responsible for himself has a duty to exert his entire effort without quitting. What was a threat will eventually become less so. You will be able to prosper and exterminate one another. There is no evil that appears to conceal and continue to tear the heart until it becomes pure kindness. You will be a good person who guards your heart if you accept the Lord Buddha’s teachings, which have been saving the world from suffering for all time. a heart that guards Wakefulness and sleep are wonderful. You and others will be on an equal footing, and you won’t even point the finger at them when doing so led you to hurt yourself and wasn’t philosophical.
End of the conversion, the serpent told Phra Ajarn Mun that he will try to do as his suggestion.
