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The Discourse on Vows
257.
At Sāvatthī.
"Monks, when Sakka, the lord of the gods, was formerly a human being, he had seven vows that were complete and undertaken, because of which undertaking Sakka attained the position of Sakka.
What are the seven vows?
For as long as life lasts I would be a supporter of my mother and father, for as long as life lasts I would be one who honours the elders in the family, for as long as life lasts I would be one of smooth speech, for as long as life lasts I would be one of non-divisive speech, for as long as life lasts I would dwell in a house with a mind free from the stain of stinginess, generous in giving, with purified hands, delighting in relinquishment, accessible to requests, delighting in giving and sharing, for as long as life lasts I would be one who speaks the truth, for as long as life lasts I would be without wrath -
even if wrath should arise in me, I would quickly dispel it."
"Monks, when Sakka, the lord of the gods, was formerly a human being, these seven vows were complete and undertaken, because of which undertaking Sakka attained the position of Sakka."
Smooth, of kindly conversation, one who has abandoned slander.
Him indeed the gods of the Thirty-three have called a good person."