Saka, I read was a group of nomadic Iranian peoples who in the past inhabited the northern and eastern Eurasian Steppe and the Tarim Basin. Sakka, in Buddhist literature, I understand, is the lord of the devas; the latter being non-human beings who has godlike characteristics. I don't know if the Saka still exists or Sakka exists but I rather like the seven vows the latter undertook when a human being:
- As long as I live may I support my parents.
- As long as I live may I respect the family elders.
- As long as I live may I speak gently.
- As long as I live may I not speak divisively.
- As long as I live may I dwell at home with a mind devoid of the stain of stinginess, freely generous, open-handed, delighting in relinquishment, devoted to charity, delighting in giving and sharing.
- As long as I live may I speak the truth.
- As long as I live may I be free from anger, and if anger should arise in me may I dispel it quickly.
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