an4.33:2.1 In the same way, when a Realized One arises in the world—perfected, a fully awakened Buddha, accomplished in knowledge and conduct, holy, knower of the world, supreme guide for those fit for training, teacher of gods and humans, awakened, blessed—he teaches the Dhamma:
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an4.33:2.2 ‘Such is substantial reality, such is the origin of substantial reality, such is the cessation of substantial reality, such is the practice that leads to the cessation of substantial reality.’
an4.33:2.3 Now, there are gods who are long-lived, beautiful, and very happy, lasting long in their divine palaces. When they hear this teaching by the Realized One, they’re typically filled with fear, awe, and terror.
an4.33:2.4 ‘Oh no! It turns out we’re impermanent, though we thought we were permanent!
an4.33:2.5 It turns out we don’t last, though we thought we were everlasting!
an4.33:2.6 It turns out we’re transient, though we thought we were eternal!
an4.33:2.7 It turns out that we’re impermanent, not lasting, transient, and included within substantial reality.’
an4.33:2.8 That’s how powerful is the Realized One in the world with its gods, how illustrious and mighty.