sn11.13:13.1 In a former life, when Sakka was a human being, he undertook seven vows. And it was because of undertaking these that he achieved the status of Sakka.
sn11.13:13.2 What seven?
sn11.13:13.3 As long as I live, may I support my parents.
sn11.13:13.4 As long as I live, may I honor the elders in the family.
sn11.13:13.5 As long as I live, may I speak gently.
sn11.13:13.6 As long as I live, may I not backbite.
sn11.13:13.7 As long as I live, may I live at home with heart rid of the stain of stinginess, freely generous, open-handed, loving to let go, committed to charity, loving to give and to share.
sn11.13:13.8 As long as I live, may I speak the truth.
sn11.13:13.9 As long as I live, may I be free of anger, or should anger arise, may I quickly get rid of it.
sn11.13:13.10 In a former life, when Sakka was a human being, he undertook seven vows. And it was because of undertaking these that he achieved the status of Sakka.