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Bhaddaji Sutta

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A discourse recording a discussion at the Ghositārāma in which Bhaddaji names Brahmā and the shout of the Radiant Devas as the best of sights and sounds, only for Ānanda to counter that such views are those of worldlings, and that the destruction of the corruptions is truly the best of all.

A discussion between Bhaddaji and Ānanda at the Ghositārāma. In answer to Ānanda’s questions, Bhaddaji says that Brahmā is the best of sights; the best of sounds is that of Radiant Devā shouting “Joy, joy,” etc. Ānanda says that such is the talk of worldlings (puthujjana). The best sight, in his view, is that of the destruction of the corruptions (āsava); the best sound that of their destruction, etc. A.iii.202 f.

AN 5.170

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