II.7. How Magha Became Sakka Mahālipañhavatthu
Florence's summary:
Licchavi prince Mahāli, who lived at Vesali, heard the Teacher describe the great glory of Sakka and wondered if the Teacher had seeen Sakka. The Teacher then replied that he had seen Sakka. He explained that Sakka was previously a human being who attained Sakkaship by fulfilling seven vows. Magha did not get angry when others pushed him around and gathered men to talk along the path of heaven together. The King realized how even an animal refused to harm them and acknowledged their good deeds. All of them continued to do good deeds until they were reborn into the world of 33.
II.7. How Magha Became Sakka Mahālipañhavatthu
Phyo Oo's summary:
Prince Mahāli heard the Buddha recite a Suttanta called Sakka's Question and became curious about whether the Buddha had seen Sakka, the king of gods. He approached the Buddha and asked if he had seen Sakka. The Buddha confirmed that he had indeed seen Sakka. However, Mahāli doubted this and thought it must have been a counterfeit Sakka because it is difficult to see the king of gods. The Buddha reassured him that he knew Sakka and described the qualities that made Sakka the king of gods.
II.7. How Magha Became Sakka Mahālipañhavatthu
Yarzar M's summary:
One day the Buddha was describing the glory of Sakka, and Mahali, one of the listeners, posed the question if the Buddha had actually seen Sakka before, the Buddha answered that he had and told Mahali of how Sakka attained Sakkaship, by telling a story of the past. Before Sakka became king of gods he was a human named Magha who lived within a village, Magha performed many good deeds for others, and even managed to get 32 others to follow his doings. Eventually, the king noticed their actions and decided to give them status. Through this the 33 of them were put in the realm of the 33 with Magha as Sakka, king of the gods.
