Ven. Acariya Mun - Spiritual Biography + photos

them come simultaneously, because relative spiritual develop-
ment varied among the different realms and his Dhamma teach-
ing had to vary accordingly to be appropriate for each group.
Since one group preferred hearing a certain aspect of Dhamma,
while another group preferred something different, Ãcariya Mun
arranged separate visits to ensure that his discourse was suitable
to everyone present. This was done for his own convenience, as
well as that of his visitors. Such obligations were a major part of
the reason for his long stay in Chiang Mai. As a matter of fact, the
number of devas of all types who visited him there well exceeded
the number of people, nãgas, garuðas, and other spirits combined.
In reality, very few individuals can achieve telepathic communi-
cation with devas, which is essential for teaching them.
Devas often complained to Ãcariya Mun that, unaware
of the existence of devas, human beings have no understand-
ing about devas and are not interested in knowing that devic
existence is another state of sentient existence adhering to the
principles of kamma. Devic existence is irrelevant to most human
beings, who fail to recognize that devas also have hopes and
aspirations, just like everyone else. Rarely did devas encounter a
man of supreme virtue, like Ãcariya Mun – a man who possessed
the intuitive insight to realize that animals, humans, devas, and
all other forms of existence are undeniably real and should be
honored as such. They could not help feeling an overwhelming
sense of joy upon meeting him. They so enjoyed coming to pay
him their respects, ask him questions and listen to his teach-
ing. They wanted to imbibe his exquisite Dhamma to nour-
ish their hearts, thus increasing their happiness and well-being
and sustaining their whole existence. For this reason, devas