An Analysis Peta in Tirokuḍḍa Sutta

Abstract

         This article is a presentation Based on the study of the importance of the Tirokuḍḍa Sutta, it was suggested that the hungry ghost is the animal in the miserable realm with uncommon forms. They live in the human realm but theirs is more refined and can be seen by the human eyes. This does not mean their realm does not exist. The Buddha confirms their existence and knows their course of actions leading to being a hungry ghost. As seen in the Tirokuḍḍa Sutta, there is a story of the hungry ghosts who used to be a relative of the king, Pimpisara, the ruler of Magadha and lived near the king house’s wall to receive the merit dedicated by the king. Besides this, in many occasions, many of disciples of the Buddha such as the powerful Mokkalana Bhikkhu have seen the hungry ghosts in different shapes while going to receive alms offering with his fellows.
           In regards to the analysis of the hungry ghost in the mentioned sutta, the hungry ghost is those who passed away from this world and have not taken birth in any other realms because they have to pay for the intent  or fortuitous actions or kammas they have done while being a human. All actions lead to being a hungry ghost as the results of carelessness.