At one time Tathagata Buddha was residing in the Jetavana Mahavihara built by Anathapindika of Sravasti.

It is the event of that time. When Thullatissa, the son of Tathagata Buddha’s Aunt, was present in The Jetavana Monastery, he was furious at a question from the visiting Monks. Thullatis considered his disgrace. He got furious. Being born in the Sakya Clan, Thullatis was still full of caste pride. He threatened the visiting monks and said – “I will uproot you from the root.”

When the Tathagata Buddha came to know about this incident, while preaching in the following stories, he said that how enmity becomes calm.

“Akkochchhi Man Avadhi Man,
Ajini Man Ahaasi Me.
Ye Ch Tan Upanayhanti,
Veran Tesan Na Sammati.”
                                                                         – Dhammapada

Meaning-
He Scolded Me, He Beat Me, He Defeated Me, He Robbed Me – Those Who Keep This In Their Mind, Their Animosity Does Not Subside.

“Akkochchi Man Avadhi Man,
Ajini Man Ahaasi Me.
Ye Ch tan Upanayhanti,
Vera Tappasammathi.”

– Dhammapada

Meaning-
He Scolded Me, He Beat Me, He Defeated Me, He Robbed Me – Those Who Don’t Keep This In Their Mind, Their Enmity Calms Down.

This speech of Tathagata is relevant even today. The reason nowadays for quarrels, disputes, fights etc. is to maintain animosity in the mind. The mind of those who have animosity in their mind is disturbed, how will they experience peace? Forgiveness or disregard by removing it from the mind, ignoring it, the enmity ends. When the enmity ends, the mind becomes calm. To understand this, special practice is not needed. Any normal person can experience it himself.

Who Doesn’t Want Peace Of Mind? All human beings want peace of mind. One who wants peace of mind should always remember and follow the teachings of Tathagata Gautama Buddha.