2.
The Chapter on Association
161.
The Birth Story of Indasamānagotta (2-2-1)
21.
Even though having dwelt together for a long time, he does evil, just as the elephant did to Indasamānagotta.
22.
With that very one should one cultivate friendliness together, happy indeed is the meeting with a good person.
The Birth Story of Indasamānagotta is first.
162.
The Birth Story of Intimacy (2-2-2)
23.
Satisfied with ghee and milk-rice, he burned down the leaf hut made with difficulty.
24.
The dark doe licks the face of the lion, the tiger and the panther through intimacy.
The Birth Story of Santhava is second.
163.
The Birth Story of Susīma (2-2-3)
25.
"I give them to you," you say, Susīma, remembering your fathers and grandfathers.
26.
"I give them to you," I say, young man, remembering my fathers and grandfathers.
The Birth Story of Susīma is third.
164.
The Birth Story of the Vulture (2-2-4)
27.
Why do you not understand the net and the snare, even having encountered them?
28.
Then even having encountered the net and the snare, he does not understand.
The Birth Story of the Vulture is fourth.
165.
The Birth Story of the Mongoose (2-2-5)
29.
Having opened your fangs you lie down, from where has fear come to you?
30.
Fear arisen from the fearless, even cuts the roots.
The Birth Story of the Mongoose is fifth.
166.
The Birth Story of Upasāḷaka (2-2-6)
31.
Were burnt in this place, there is not in the world what is not subject to death.
32.
This the noble ones cultivate, this in the world is the non-death.
The Birth Story of Upasāḷaka is sixth.
167.
The Birth Story of Samiddhi (2-2-7)
33.
Having enjoyed, monk, you should seek alms, let not the time pass you by."
34.
Therefore without having enjoyed I seek alms, let not the time pass me by."
The Birth Story of Samiddhi is seventh.
168.
The Birth Story of the Hawk (2-2-8)
35.
Having suddenly fallen upon it, by that it met with death.
36.
Free from enemies, I rejoice, seeing my own welfare.
The Birth Story of the Hawk is eighth.
169.
The Birth Story of Araka (2-2-9)
37.
Above, below, and across, with the immeasurable in every respect.
38.
Whatever action done within limits, that does not remain there.
The Birth Story of Araka is ninth.
170.
The Birth Story of the Chameleon (2-2-10)
39.
Mahosadha, understand, by what is the chameleon obstinate.
40.
Despises the king, the Videhan, dwelling in Mithilā.
The Birth Story of the Chameleon is tenth.
The Santhava Chapter is second.
Its summary:
Upasāḷaka, Bhikkhu, Salāpavara, then Mettavara, Dasapuṇṇamati.