Can somebody tell me what is Sārambha and some textual references for that?
Thank you.
Sārambha (Rivalry)
Re: Sārambha (Rivalry)
The concise P.E.D. gives
In the Dhammapada, we have v. 133
In this sutta (AN 4.193) it is the word which Sujato translates as "aggression".impetuosity; anger; involving danger to living beings.
Bhikkhu Bodhi renders it as "vehemence", sayingDoes hate … or delusion … or aggression come up in a person for their welfare or harm?” “Harm, sir.” “An aggressive individual kills living creatures, steals, commits adultery, lies, and encourages others to do the same. Is that for their lasting harm and suffering?” “Yes, sir.”
(AN translation note 909, on the same sutta).BHSD defines sarambha as "quarrelsomeness", and connects the word with Skt. samrambha, which SED explains as "the act of grasping or taking hold of", and gives as meanings "vehemence...impetuosity, fury, wrath against." Since the sutta speaks about sarambha occurring through body speech and mind, I settle for "vehemence".
In the Dhammapada, we have v. 133
Where sarambha is "harsh/angry speech". Thanissaro translates the same term here as "contentious talk".Speak not harshly to anyone, for those thus spoken to might retort. Indeed, angry speech hurts, and retaliation may overtake you.