An Analytical Study of the Method of Eliminating Grief in the Salla Sutta

Abstract

This research paper had objectives: 1) to study the method of eliminating grief in the Tipiṭaka 2) to study the structures and essences of Salla-Sutta, and 3) to analyze the method of eliminating grief in the Salla-Sutta. It was documentary research. Analyze and present descriptively.

The results of the study were as follow: 1) in the Tipiṭaka, it talked about grief from the loss of a loved one. Taught to know the truth of the nature. In the Buddha’s time, the Lord Buddha brought the method of eliminating grief from loss, such as Mrs. Paṭājārā who lost a family member, Mrs. Kīsāgotamī who lost a child, etc. and applied Dhamma principles to eliminate grief, such as The mindfulness as to death, The Aphinhapaccavekha, The three Characteristics, The Four Noble Truths, etc. 2) The Salla Sutta was a sutta about the story of a layperson who was grief because his son died. The Lord Buddha then recited this sutta: The lives of all beings in this world led to death every moment. No one can escape death. Grieving over someone who has died It does not bring any benefit, it only increases suffering and harms the body and mind. Intelligent person So he withdraw the arrow of his own desires. eliminating grief. Be wise and see the truth. 3) Analyzed about Loss of a beloved person and used the method of eliminating grief with “Yonisomanasikāra” Contained the principles of The three Characteristics and The Four Noble Truths, with the goal of eliminating and suppressing the grief losing a loved one.