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Akkodhasutta Translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi

THUS HAVE I HEARD. On one occasion the Blessed One was dwelling at Savatthī in Jeta’s Grove, Anathapiṇḍika’s Park. There the Blessed One said this:

“Bhikkhus, once in the past Sakka, lord of the devas, instructing the Tavatiṁsa devas in the Sudhamma assembly hall, on that occasion recited this verse:

“‘Do not let anger overpower you;

Do not become angry at those who are angry.

Nonanger and harmlessness always dwell

Within the hearts of the noble ones.

Like a mountain avalanche

Anger crushes evil people.’”