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Paung Chapter 7 wins Nantopananda.

Paung chapter 7 mentions the Buddha's victory over Nanthophan Krash, a very powerful serpent, but full of self-esteem and mana.

The Pali chapter says

> Nantopanananupucha Kang Wiputhang Mahithong

Putena, Therabhakena, Tamapayanto

Itthupa Thesavirina Shitava Munintho

Tantecha Bhawatu Te Chayamangalani

Translated in detail

Nantopanananupucha Kang = Naga named Nantopananda

Wiputhang = the wise or the powerful

Mahiteng = has great power.

Putena = by son (by virtue)

The Chakena Chakena = The Chakra, who is like Nakraj, is the Mokkallana.

Tamapayanto = subdued or trained to be calm

Itthupathasavirina = by way of acting and teaching

Shitava Muninto = The Lord Muni has won.

The total meaning is

> The Lord of Muni defeated the mighty and full of manna Nakhantopananda, by subduing and teaching the mighty Great Mochkallana with proper cunning. Let the victory be upon you.

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Tales of the 7th chapter

After the Buddha proclaimed the Buddha for a long time, one day he sat among many monks.

At that time, the news spread throughout the world and the world to a serpent named Nantopananda.

Nantopananda is not a normal Naga.

His body is as monstrous as a mountain range.

Every piece of scales shines like a jewel.

So powerful that many angels are still considerate.

When very powerful and long-regarded.

So arrogance gradually grows in the heart.

He began to think

> "No one is bigger than us."

Even the angels dare not interrupt.

Even the high gods have to step aside.

His mana is increasing every day.

---

One day, the Buddha knew by his spirit that

Nantopananda has merit enough to access the Dharma.

But is being overshadowed by Mana

If no one warns, he'll be caught up in his own power.

And he intended to give this serpent.

---

Later, the Buddha led many monks to the Mercury paradise.

The angels came to watch very tightly.

The sky is full of beautiful light.

But when Nantopananda learned the news,

Instead, he was dissatisfied.

He thinks

> "Everyone is more interested in the monk."

Envy and self-esteem immediately erupted.

---

And the serpent used a monstrous creation.

Curled around him, Sumeru

His body was so big that it looked like a giant wall.

Then smoke and flames engulfed the path.

The angels were shocked.

Some dare not approach.

The ever-calm atmosphere is full of chaos.

---

The Buddha looked at all the events in peace.

And asked the monks,

> "Anyone can go and subdue Nantopananda."

Many gods know that this serpent has great power.

But the fittest is

The Great Mokkallan.

The Almighty Apostle

Monk Mokkalla, bow to receive

And then fly up immediately.

---

When he arrived, the vine showed the power of creating a large Nakrash.

Colossal enough to face Nantopananda.

The serpent saw, so was enraged.

He sprayed fire on

Monk Mokkallana then created the fire to answer.

He spewed smoke.

The Lord then created a smoke reply.

He created a storm.

Thra also created a storm.

Power

Light and flames shone across the sky.

The angels watched in amazement.

---

But soon Nantopananda began to be surprised.

Because no matter how much power he wields,

Monk Mokkalla is always superior.

Confidence began to shake.

Arrogance began to decline.

---

Then the Lord changed from acting in power to acting in righteousness.

He said:

> "You are very powerful, but you do not suffer."

> "You are very powerful, but old age, pain, and death follow."

> "What is greater than power is self-winning."

Those words pierced deep into the serpent's heart.

Because all my life

No one ever said this to him.

Everyone only commends

Everyone is scared.

But no one has ever taught the truth.

---

Nantopananda began to look back at himself.

He saw that past.

He is passionate about power.

Fascinated by greatness.

Fascinated by praise

But never consider what real life is.

---

Eventually, the Great Serpent slowly loosened its torso.

The flames went out.

The smoke faded.

The sky is calm again.

He transformed into a human.

He came to his knees before Maha Mokkalla.

Then come to the Buddha

---

After that, Nantopananda approached the Buddha.

He showed more righteousness.

The serpent listens with true respect.

Mana that has accumulated for a long time began to disintegrate.

And the ever-hardened mind is gentler.

---

This chapter therefore teaches that

The most terrible enemy is sometimes not anger or violence.

But self-esteem and self-power.

For when a lost person says he is the greatest, he will never learn anything again.

The Buddha defeated Nantopananda, not by destroying him.

But by making him see the truth,

> Power may frighten others.

But only wisdom and self-win.

That makes life truly noble.

This is the victory of humility over pride, and it is one of the great chauvinists mentioned in the Pahum Mahaka.

# Dharma # Chapter 7

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