Spirit Āḷavakaperson

The yakkha Āḷavaka repeatedly orders the Buddha out and in, then questions him in verse on giving, ethics, anger, and the path; the Buddha answers until the yakkha is subdued and goes for refuge.

Verse dialogue in the Uragavagga in which the Buddha responds regarding with āḷavaka, contrasting worldly security with the safety of one established in the path.