Sutta Pitaka
Samyutta Nikaya
Division I Ý Sagatha
Book 7 Ý Brahmana Samyutta
Chapter 2 Ý Upasaka Vaggo
7. 2. 1.
(11) Kasi Ý The Farmer Bharadvaja
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the Brahmin village Ekanaliya in the southern hills of Magadha.
2. At that time about five hundred ploughs were yoked to plough the fields of the brahmin Kasi Bharadvaja.
3. The Blessed One putting on robes in the morning and taking bowl and robes approached the work place of the brahmin Kasi Bharadvaja.
4. At that time the brahmin Kasi Bharadvaja was attending to the distribution of food.
5. The Blessed One approached the place where the food was distributed and stood on a side.
6. The Brahmin Kasi Bharadvaja seeing the Blessed One standing for alms said: ßRecluse, I plough, sow and then partake food. Recluse, you too plough, sow and then partake food.û
7. ßBrahmin, I too plough, sow and then partake food
8. ßWe doõot see good Gotama's yoke, or plough or ploughshare or goad or buffaloes, yet good Gotama says Brahmin I plough, sow and then partake food.û
9. Then the Brahmin Kasi Bhàradvàja said these stanzas to the Blessed One:
ßWe know the farmer well, we do not see him plough,
Farmer, we ask you, how do you plough?û
(The Blessed One:)
10. ßFaith the seeds, austerities the rain, wisdom is my yoke and plough,
Shame is the pole, mind is the reins, mindfulness, is my ploughshare and goad
Protected bodily and verbally, I partake, the needful food.
Truthfully I do a mowing, forbearance is my release.
Effort is my bearing the load and I pull the yoke up to appeasement.
I go non-stop, gone there, it's without grief
With this farming the fruits are deathlessness.
Doing this farming, one is released from all unpleasantness.û
(Kasi:)
11. ßGood Gotama, partake. Good Gotama is a farmer.
Good Gotama ploughs, to cultivate the fruit of deathlessness.û
(The Blessed One:)
12. ßLook bramin, it is not suitable, that I should partake food reciting stanzas.
Enlightened Ones do not push along reciting stanzas.
It is becoming mindful of the right thing.
Offer the eatables and drinks to a perfect sage.
Who has destroyed desires and appeased doubts
It will be a field of merit for those who desire merit.û
Then the Brahmin Kasi Baradvaja said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. I am a lay disciple who has taken refuge from today until I die.û
7. 2. 2.
(12) Udaya Ý The Brahmin Udaya
1. The origin is Sàvatthi.
2. The Blessed One putting on robes in the morning and taking bowl and robes approached the Brahmin Udaya's house.
3. The Brahmin Udaya filled the Blessed One's bowl with rice.
4. For the second time, the Blessed One putting on robes in the morning and taking bowl and robes approached the Brahmin Udaya's house.
The Brahmin Udaya filled the Blessed One's bowl with rice.
5. For the third time, the Blessed One putting on robes in the morning and taking bowl and robes approached the Brahmin Udaya's house.
The Brahmin Udaya filled the Blessed One's bowl with rice and said: ßIt is annoying the recluse Gotama comes again and again.û
6. Then the Blessed One said:
ßAgain and again the seeds are sown. Again and again the rain comes down.
Again and again the farmers till the field
Again and again food is provided for the country.
Again and again the benevolent give.
Again and again the benevolent giving gifts,
Again and again they procure a place in heaven.
Again and again the cows are milked.
Again and again the calf goes to its mother.
Again and again one tires and throbs.
Again and again the fool enters the womb.
Again and again someone is born and dies.
Again and again someone is carried to the grave.
Gaining the path some are not born again
The wise are not born again and again.û
7. Then the Brahmin Udaya said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. I am a lay disciple who has taken refuge from today until I die.û
7. 2. 3.
(13) Devahito Ý The Brahmin Devahita
1. The origin is Sàvatthi.
2. At that time the Blessed One was suffering from airiness and venerable Upavana was attending on the Blessed One.
3. The Blessed One addressed venerable Upavana saying: ßUpavana provide me some warm water.û
4. Venerable Upavana saying, ßYes, venerable sir.û Put on his robes and taking bowl and robes approached the house of the Brahmin Devahita and stood on a side silently.
5. The Brahmin Devahita seeing venerable Upavana standing silently on a side said this stanza:
ßThe good one is standing silently, head shaven and fully robed,
What do you desire, in need of what did you come?û
(Upavana:)
6. ßThe Worthy, Well Gone Sage, is suffering from airiness,
Brahmin, if there is warm water, give it to the sage.
If there is an offering to the worthy to be offered
Respect to the worthy of respect
And esteem to the worthy to be esteemed
I desire to carry it.û
7. The Brahmin Devahita gave venerable Upavana some warm water with a pingo and a man to carry it and some molasses in a bag.
8. Then venerable Upavana approached the Blessed One, bathed the Blessed One in the warm water and gave the molasses mixed in warm water to the Blessed One.
9. The Blessed One overcame that illness.
10. The Brahmin Devahita, then approached the Blessed One, exchanged friendly greetings and sat on a side.
11. Seated, the Brahmin Devahita said this stanza to the Blessed One:
ßGiven where does it become a gift, given to whom is it of great fruit?
How does the gift bring fruits to the one making the offering?û
(The Blessed One:)
12. ßHe knows previous births and sees heaven and hell
The sage has destroyed birth and is versed in knowledge.
Given here, it is a gift, given to him it is of great fruit.û
13. Then the Brahmin Devahita said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. I am a lay disciple who has taken refuge from today until I die.û
7. 2. 4.
(14) Mahàsàëa or Lukapapurana Ý Decayed Cloak
1. The origin is Sàvatthi.
2. A certain Brahmin who had huge halls, dressed in a decayed cloak approached the Blessed One, exchanged friendly greetings, and sat on side.
3. Then the Blessed One asked the Brahmin: ßBrahmin, why are you dressed in a decayed cloak?û
4. ßListen good Gotama, I had four sons, they discussed with their wives and sent me out of the house.û
5. ßBrahmin, learn these stanzas, go to places where many people gather, and when your sons are also seated there, recite them:
ßI rejoiced when they were born, I desired their growth,
They discussing with their wives, chase me out as though a pig.
My sons are unruly, although they are dear ones,
They are demons in the guise of sons, throw me out when aged
A decayed horse is not wealth, what it eats goes waste.
The aged father of the foolish, beg from other people's houses.
A stick is better for me, rather than dissatisfaction with my sons,
It protects me, from rough bulls and rough dogs.
Earlier I did not know what to do, now I know.
I stumble and with the help of the stick, find my balance.û
6. The Brahmin who had large halls learned these stanzas from the Blessed One, went to places where people gathered and when his sons were also seated he said these stanzas.
ßI rejoiced when they were born, I desired their growth,
They discussing with their wives, chase me out as though a pig.
My sons are unruly, although they are dear ones,
They are demons in the guise of sons, throw me out when aged
A decayed horse is not wealth, what it eats goes waste.
The aged father of the foolish, beg from other people's houses.
A stick is better for me, rather than dissatisfaction with my sons,
It protects me, from rough bulls and rough dogs.
Earlier I did not know what to do, now I know.
I stumble and with the help of the stick, find my balance.û
7. Then the sons of the Brahmin who had large halls took him home, bathed him and each dressed him in a pair of new clothes
8. The Brahmin who had many halls taking a pair of clothes approached the Blessed One, exchanged friendly greetings and sat on a side.
9. The seated Brahmin said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, I wish to do the duty of honoring a Brahmin teacher.û
10. The Blessed One accepted this gift out of compassion.û
11. Then the Brahmin who had many halls said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. I am a lay disciple who has taken refuge from today until I die.û
7. 2. 5.
(15) Mànatthaddo Ý The Conceited Brahmin
1. The origin is Savatthli.
2. At that time, a Brahmin named Mànatthadda lived in Sàvatthi. He never worshipped mother or father, his teacher or elder brother.
3. At that time the Blessed One was preaching a large gathering.
4. And it occurred to the Brahmin Mànatthadda: ßThis recluse Gotama is preaching to a large gathering, what if I too approach. If the recluse Gotama speaks to me, I will speak. If he does not speak to me, I too will not speak to him.û
5. Then the Brahmin Mànatthadda approached the Blessed One and silently stood on a side.
6. The Blessed One did not speak to him.
7. The Brahmin Mànatthadda, thinking the recluse Gotama does not know anything about me, liked to stay there longer.
8. The Blessed One knowing the thought and thought process of the Brahmin Mànatthadda said this stanza:
ßBrahmin, pride is not good, it did not help any person in this world,
For what reason did you come, tell us your intentionû
9. Then the Brahmin Mànatthadda, knowing, ßThe recluse Gotama knows my mind,û put his head at the feet of the Blessed One, kissed the feet and stroked the feet with his hands and made his name heard saying, ßI am Mànatthadda. Good Gotama. I am Mànatthadda.û
10. The gathering was astonished and said, ßThis brahmin Mànatthadda never worshipped mother or father, his teacher or elder brother Yet he falls low at the feet of the Blessed One with devotion.û
11. Then the Blessed One said to the Brahmin Mànatthadda: ßThat's enough Brahmin, sit on your seat, I know that you are pleased about me.û
12. The Brahmin Mànatthadda sat on his own seat and said these stanzas to the Blessed One:
ßHow should I be not conceited, to whom should respects be paid?
Whom should I esteem and who should be highly honored?û
(The Blessed One:)
13. ßMother and father and also the elder brother,
Fourth is your teacher, towards them do not show conceit
Revere them and esteem them, they are suitable to be venerated.
The cooled worthy ones, who have destroyed desires,
And done their duties are the incomparably worthy of reverence,
Worship them without conceit and without a hard heart.û
14. Then the Brahmin Mànatthadda said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. I am a lay disciple who has taken refuge from today until I die.û
7. 2. 6.
(16) Paccanãka Ý The Brahmin Paccanãka
1. The origin is Savatthli.
2. At that time, a Brahmin named Paccanãkasata lived in Sàvatthi.
3. It occurred to the Brahmin Paccanãkasata ßIf I were to approach the recluse Gotama, to whatever the recluse Gotama says, I will speak adversely to those words.û
4. At that time the Blessed One was walking with mindful awareness in open space.
5. The Brahmin Paccanãkasata approached the Blessed One's walk and followed him when walking and said: ßRecluse, preach me.û
6. ßThose with adverse thoughts cannot understand well said words.
They are with defiled minds and a lot of anger.
If you tame your adverse nature and dissatisfaction
And dispel your anger know that it is speaking good words.û
7. Then the Brahmin Paccanãkasata said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. I am a lay disciple who has taken refuge from today until I die.û
7. 2. 7.
(17) Navakammika Ý The Builder Brahmin
1. At that time the Blessed One was living in a stretch of forest in the country of Kosala.
2. At that time the builder Bhàradvàja Brahmin was getting some work done in that forest stretch.
3. The builder Bhàradvàja Brahmin saw the Blessed One sitting at the root of a certain Sal tree, legs crossed, keeping the body straight and mindfulness established in front of him.
4. Seeing the Blessed One it occurred to him: ßI enjoy doing some work in this stretch of forest. This recluse Gotama, doing what, does he enjoy in this forest stretch?û
5. Then the builder, the Bhàradvàja Brahmin approached the Blessed One and said this stanza:
ßBhikkhu, what work do you do in this Sal grove?
Gotama does enjoy the loneliness in the forest.û
6. I have no duties here, in the forest my roots are pulled out,
My craving is dried up, arrow pulled out, I am without lust,
Dispelling the non attachment, to loneliness I enjoy it.
7. Then the builder Bhàradvàja Brahmin said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. I am a lay disciple who has taken refuge from today until I die.û
7. 2. 8.
(18) Kaññhahàra Ý Firewood Collectors
1. At that time the Blessed One was living in a stretch of forest in the country of Kosala.
2. At that time many young men were collecting fire wood for a certain Brahmin of the Bhàradvàja clan and the young men entered that forest stretch.
3. They saw the Blessed One sitting there, legs crossed, keeping the body straight and mindfulness established in front of him. Seeing the Blessed One they approached the Brahmin of the Bhàradvàja clan.
4. Approaching him they said: ßGood sir, in that forest stretch there is a recluse sitting, legs crossed, keeping the body straight and mindfulness established in front of him.û
5. Then the Brahmin of the Bhàradvàja clan approached that stretch of forest with the young men and saw the Blessed One sitting, legs crossed, keeping the body straight and mindfulness established in front of him. Seeing he approached the Blessed One and said these stanzas:
ßIn an exceptionally fearful forest plunged into a place without humans
Without fearing the wild animals, the bhikkhu concentrates. It's charming.
Here, there's no song or music. The sage is a lone dweller in the forest.
I say it is marvelous. You look so happy, alone in the forest.
I think you aim the company of the leading gods.
Do you desire the incomparable heaven of the thirty-three?
Why do you choose the forest without people?
Are you practicing austerities to attain the highest good?û
6. ßAll doubts, all enjoyments or to be established in various elements forever
Spring from desires not knowing the root cause
I have destroyed them completely
I am without doubts free from greed and undertakings
I have a pure vision of all things
I have attained incomparable rightful enlightenment.
Brahmin, I concentrate secretly, with confidence.û
Then the brahmin of the Bhàradvàja clan said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. I am a lay disciple who has taken refuge from today until I die.û
7. 2. 9.
(19) Matuposako Ý The Brahmin who Nourished His Mother
1. The origin is Sàvatthi.
2. Then the brahmin who nourished his mother approached the Blessed One, exchanged friendly greetings and sat on a side.
3. And the Brahmin who nourished his mother said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, I earn righteously and nourish mother and father. Good Gotama, acting thus am I doing my duties?û
4. Brahmin, acting thus you are doing your duties. Brahmin, he who earns by righteous means and nourishes his mother and father accrues much merit.
He that nourishes mother and father by righteous means
By his services he becomes a wise man to his parents.
In this world he rejoices, after death he enjoys heavenly bliss.
5. Then the Brahmin Matuposaka said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. I am a lay disciple who has taken refuge from today until I die.û
7. 2. 10.
(20) Bhikkhako Ý The begging Brahmin
1. The origin is Sàvatthi.
2. Then the brahmin who begged for his food approached the Blessed One, exchanged friendly greetings and sat on a side.
3. And the Brahmin who begged for his food said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, I beg my food, and the good one too begs food. What is the difference between us?û
4. For the reason that others feed you, you are not a bhikkhu
Even observing all the rules does not make a bhikkhu.
If one gives up merit and demerit and leads the holy life esteeming it,
he is called a bhikkhu.
5. Then the Brahmin who begged food said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. I am a lay disciple who has taken refuge from today until I die.û
7. 2. 11.
(21) Sangarava Ý The Brahmin Sangarava
1. The origin is Sàvatthi.
2. At that time a Brahmin by the name Sangarava was living in Sàvatthi. He did water ablution, believing purity through water. He lived yoked to diving in the water at dawn and dusk.
3. Venerable ânanda putting on robes in the morning and taking bowl and robes entered Sàvatthi for alms. Going the alms round in Sàvatthi and after the meal approached the Blessed One, worshipped and sat on a side.
4. Seated, venerable ânanda said to the Blessed One: ßVenerable sir, a Brahmin by the name Sangarava living in Sàvatthi does water ablution, believing purity through water, he lives yoked to diving in the water at dawn and dusk. Venerable sir, it is good, if the Blessed One approaches him out of compassion.û
5. The Blessed One accepted it in silence.
6. The Blessed One put on robes in the morning and taking bowl and robes approached the house of the Brahmin Sangarava and sat on the prepared seat.
7. Then the Brahmin Sangarava approached the Blessed One, exchanged friendly greetings and sat on a side.
8. To the Brahmin Sangarava, seated on a side the Blessed One said: ßBrahmin, is it true that you do water ablution, believing purity through water. Do you live, with the habit of diving in the water at dawn and dusk?û
9. ßYes, good Gotama, I do it.û
10. ßBrahmin, seeing what benefit do you do the water ablution, believing purity through water and live yoked to diving in the water at dawn and dusk?û
11. ßGood Gotama, whatever demerit, had been done by me during the day is washed off at dusk. And whatever demerit, had been done by me during the night is washed off at dawn. Seeing this good, I do the water ablution, believing purity through water and live yoked to diving in the water at dawn and dusk.
12. ßBrahmin, the Teaching is a deep pond and virtues the ford.
When the water is undisturbed, it is constantly praised.
There, those who have attained knowledge take a bath,
And cross to the other shore with a not sticky body.û
13. Then the Brahmin Sangarava said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. I am a lay disciple who has taken refuge from today until I die.û
7. 2. 12.
(22) Khomadussa Ý In the Hamlet Khomadussa
1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the hamlet Khomadussa in the country of the Sakyas.
2. The Blessed One put on robes in the morning and taking bowl and robes entered the hamlet Khomadussa for the alms round.
3. At that time the Brahmin householders of the hamlet Khomadussa had gathered for some purpose and drops rain were also falling.
4. The Blessed One approached that gathering.
5. The Brahmin householders of the hamlet Khomadussa saw the Blessed One approaching in the distance.
6. Seeing they said: ßWho is that shaven headed recluse? Does he know, to conduct a meeting?û
7. Then the Blessed One said a stanza to the Brahmin householders of the Khomadussa hamlet.
ßHere, there is no calm, so there is no completeness.
When your words are not righteous, you are not calm,
Dispelling greed, hate and delusion, if you talk righteous words
That is how you become calm.û
7. Then the Brahmin brahmin householders of the hamlet Khomadussa said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now we understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now we take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. We are lay disciples who have taken refuge from today until we die.û
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Samyutta Nikaya - Brahmana Samyutta - Arahatta Vagga
Sutta Pitaka
Samyutta Nikaya
Division I Ý Sagatha
Book 7 Ý Brahmana Samyutta
Chapter 1 Ý Arahata Vaggo
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammàsambuddhassa.
7. 1. 1.
(1) Dhananjani
1. I heard thus. At one time, the Blessed One was living in the squirrels' sanctuary, in the bamboo grove in Rajagaha.
2. At that time a certain Brahmin woman by the name Dananjani, of a Brahmin of the Bharadvaja clan was recollecting enlightenment, the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus with an appeased mind.
3. Then the Brahmin woman Dana¤jani served food to the Brahmin of the Bharadvaja clan and thinking cleverly made this solemn utterance three times. ßI worship the Blessed One, worthy and rightfully enlightened.û
4. Hearing this the Brahmin of the Bhàradvaja clan said to Dananjani: ßThis outcaste woman, for this and other reason utters words of praise to the shaven headed recluse. Listen! Outcaste woman! Now I will go and draw your Teacher for a dispute.û
5. ßBrahmin, in this world together with its gods and men, Màras and Brahmas and the community of recluses and Brahmins, I do not know of anyone who could draw that Blessed One, worthy and rightfully enlightened to a dispute. Yet, Brahmin, go and find out.û
6. Then the Brahmin Bharadvaja, angry and displeased, approached the Blessed One, exchanged friendly greetings and sat on a side.
7. Sitting on a side the Brahmin Bharadvaja said this stanza to the Blessed One:
ßCutting up what, does someone sleep well and cutting up what does one not grieve?
The destruction of what one thing, is Gotama attached to?û
8. ßCutting up anger one sleeps well. Cutting up anger one does not grieve
Brahmin, the noble ones praise the destruction of the poisonous root
And the sweet top of, anger. Cutting that there is no grief.û
9. Then the Brahmin of the Baradvaja clan said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp was lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other way the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in the Blessed One, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. May I gain the going forth and the higher ordination in the dispensation of Gotama.û
10. The Brahmin of the Bharadvaja clan obtained the going forth and higher ordination.
11. Soon after his higher ordination, venerable Bharadvaja secluded his mind and withdrew from the crowd. He abode diligently to dispel and before long, for whatever reason sons of clansmen rightfully leave the household and become homeless, that noble end of the holy life he realized, attained and abode. He knew, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived, duties done, there is nothing more to do.
12. Bharadvaja became one of the worthy ones.
7. 1. 2.
(2) Akkosa Ý Akkosaka Bharadvaja
1. I heard thus. At one time, the Blessed One was living in the squirrels' sanctuary, in the bamboo grove in Rajagaha.
2. The Brahmin Akkosaka Bharadvaja heard that the Brahmin of the Bharadvaja clan had gone forth and become homeless in the dispensation of the recluse Gotama.
3. Then the Brahmin Akkosa Bharadvaja, angry and displeased approached the Blessed One, and with rude, rough words scolded and reviled the Blessed One.
4. Then the Blessed One said to the Brahmin Akkosa Bharadvaja: ßBrahmin, do friends, co-associates, relations and blood relations come to your house as guests?û
5. ßGood Gotama, on certain days, friends, co-associates, relations and blood relations come to my house as guests.û
6. ßBrahmin, do you prepare eatables, nourishments and beds for them?û
7. ßGood Gotàma, on certain days I prepare eatables, nourishments and beds for them.û
8. ßBrahmin, if they do not accept them to whom are they?û
9. ßGood Gotama, if they do not accept, they will be for us.û
10. ßIn the same manner Brahmin, you reviled us, who did not revile, aroused us who did not arouse you quarreled alone. All that is yours, we do not accept them. Brahmin, when reviled, if reviled in return, when aroused arouses in return, when quarrelling if the quarrel is returned, it is called eating together and sharing the meal. We did not eat the meal nor did share it with you. So it is all yours.û
11. ßGood Gotama, all the people together with the king know that the recluse Gotama is worthy. Yet good Gotama gets angry.û
12. ßTo the non-angry, tamed one, living without ups and starts, there's no anger.
He is appeased and released, rightly knowing
So also it is demerit to arouse someone, who has aroused you
He that does not arouse someone in return has won a difficult battle.
He behaves for his own good and the good of the other
Knowing that someone is angry, if you appease yourself mindfully,
You heal both yourself and the other
Those not clever in the Teaching, think they are foolish.û
13. Then the Brahmin Akkosaka Baradvaja said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp was lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. May I gain the going forth and the higher ordination in the dispensation of Gotama.û
10. The Brahmin Akkosaka Bharadvaja obtained the going forth and higher ordination.
11. Soon after the higher ordination, venerable Akkosaka Bharadvaja secluded and withdrawn from the crowd abode diligently to dispel and before long, for whatever reason sons of clansmen rightfully leave the household and become homeless, that noble end of the holy life he realized, attained and abode. He knew, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived, duties done, there is nothing more to do.
12. Akkosaka Bharadvaja became one of the worthy ones.
7. 1. 3.
(3) Asurinda Ý The Brahmin Asurinda Bharadvaja
1. I heard thus. At one time, the Blessed One was living in the squirrels' sanctuary, in the bamboo grove in Rajagaha.
2. The Brahmin Asurinda Bharadvaja heard that the Brahmin of the Bharadvaja clan had gone forth and become homeless in the dispensation of the recluse Gotama.
3. Then the Brahmin Asurinda Bharadvaja, angry and displeased approached the Blessed One, and with rude, rough words scolded and reviled the Blessed One.
4. Then the Blessed One kept silence.
5. Then the Brahmin Asurinda Bharadvaja said to the Blessed One: ßRecluse, we won!û
6. ßThe foolish think it is victory to talk rough words.
Victory is to him, who heals the mind, knowing it.
So also it is demerit to arouse someone, who has aroused you
He that does not arouse someone in return has won a difficult battle.
He behaves for his own good and the good of the other
Knowing that someone is angry, if you appease yourself mindfully,
You heal both yourself and the other
Those not clever in the Teaching, think they are foolish,û
7. Then the Brahmin Asurinda Baradvaja said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp was lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. May I gain the going forth and the higher ordination in the dispensation of Gotama.û
The Brahmin Asurinda Bharadvaja obtained the going forth and higher ordination.
Soon after the higher ordination, venerable Asurinda Bharadvaja secluded and withdrawn from the crowd abode diligently to dispel and before long, for whatever reason sons of clansmen rightfully leave the household and become homeless, that noble end of the holy life he realized, attained and abode. He knew, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived, duties done, there is nothing more to do.
8. Asurinda Bharadvaja became one of the worthy ones.
7. 1. 4.
(4) Bilaõgika Ý The Brahmin Bilangika Bharadvaja
1. I heard thus. At one time, the Blessed One was living in the squirrels' sanctuary, in the bamboo grove in Rajagaha.
2. The Brahmin Bilangika Bharadvaja heard that the Brahmin of the Bharadvaja clan had gone forth and become homeless in the dispensation of the recluse Gotama.
3. Then the Brahmin Bilangika Bharadvaja, angry and displeased approached the Blessed One, stood on a side and kept silence
4. The Blessed One knowing the thoughts and thought process of the Brahmin Bilangika Bharadvaja said this stanza:
ßIf someone thinks polluted thoughts
About a pure man without blemish
By that the foolish one cooks evil for himself,
As though throwing, fine dust against the wind.û
5. Then the Brahmin Bilangika Baradvaja said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp was lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. May I gain the going forth and the higher ordination in the dispensation of Gotama.û
The Brahmin Bilangika Bharadvaja obtained the going forth and higher ordination.
Soon after the higher ordination, venerable Bharadvaja secluded and withdrawn from the crowd abode diligently to dispel and before long, for whatever reason sons of clansmen rightfully leave the household and become homeless, that noble end of the holy life he realized, attained and abode. He knew, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived, duties done, there is nothing more to do.
6. Venerable Bharadvaja became one of the worthy ones.
7. 1. 5.
(5) Ahiüsaka Ý The Brahmin Ahiüsaka
1. In Sàvatthi.
2. The Brahmin Ahimsaka Bharadvaja approached the Blessed One, exchanged friendly greetings and sat on a side.
3. Seated on a side the Brahmin Ahinsaka Bharadvaja said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, I do not hurt anyone.û
4. ßAs your name is not hurting, live up to it. Good that you are not hurtful.
If someone does not hurt by the body, words or the mind,
He is not hurtful. He does not hurt others.û
5. Then the Brahmin Ahinsaka Baradvaja said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp was lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. May I gain the going forth and the higher ordination in the dispensation of Gotama.û
The Brahmin Ahinsaka Bharadvaja obtained the going forth and higher ordination.
Soon after the higher ordination, venerable Ahinsaka Bharadvaja secluded and withdrawn from the crowd abode diligently to dispel and before long, for whatever reason sons of clansmen rightfully leave the household and become homeless, that noble end of the holy life he realized, attained and abode. He knew, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived, duties done, there is nothing more to do.
6. Ahinsaka Bharadvaja became one of the worthy ones.
7. 1. 6.
(6) Jañà Ý The Brahmin with the Topknot
1. In Sàvatthi.
2. The Brahmin Jañà Bharadvaja approached the Blessed One, exchanged friendly greetings and sat on a side.
3. Seated on a side the Brahmin Jaña Bharadvaja said a stanza to the Blessed One:
ßThe internal and the external are entangled, the people are entangled,
I ask Gotama, who will disentangle this knot?û
(The Blessed One:)
4. ßA wise man established in virtues, develops his mind and wisdom,
If clever and zealous to dispel, he disentangles the knot.
With the fading of greed, anger and ignorance,
The worthy one, destroying desires disentangles the knot.
Whenever name and matter is destroyed and there is nothing,
Of anger and perceptions of matter, then the knot is cut.û
5. Then the Brahmin Jaña Baradvaja said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp was lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. May I gain the going forth and the higher ordination in the dispensation of Gotama.û
The Brahmin Jaña Bharadvaja obtained the going forth and higher ordination.
Soon after the higher ordination, venerable Jaña Bharadvaja secluded and withdrawn from the crowd abode diligently to dispel and before long, for whatever reason sons of clansmen rightfully leave the household and become homeless, that noble end of the holy life he realized, attained and abode. He knew, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived, duties done, there is nothing more to do.
6. Venerable Bharadvaja became one of the worthy ones.
7. 1. 7.
(7) Suddhika Ý Brahmin Suddhika Bharadvaja
1. In Sàvatthi.
2. The Brahmin Suddhika Bharadvaja approached the Blessed One, exchanged friendly greetings and sat on a side.
3. Seated on a side the Brahmin Suddhika Bharadvaja said a stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßA Brahmin did not get purity in the world in any way,
Not through virtues, doing austerities or with knowledge and conduct.
`He' purifies him, not the rest of the people.û
(The Blessed One:)
4. ßHowever much nonsense is muttered, a Brahmin is not by birth,
Internally he is soiled and deceitful. A warrior, Brahmin, a householder,
A slave, an outcaste or working class man, if be with aroused effort to dispel
And be ever zealous to make endeavor, Brahmin, he attains to highest purity.û
5. Then the Brahmin Suddhika Baradvaja said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp was lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. May I gain the going forth and the higher ordination in the dispensation of Gotama.û
The Brahmin Suddhika Bharadvaja obtained the going forth and higher ordination.
Soon after the higher ordination, venerable Suddhika Bharadvaja secluded and withdrawn from the crowd abode diligently to dispel and before long, for whatever reason sons of clansmen rightfully leave the household and become homeless, that noble end of the holy life he realized, attained and abode. He knew, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived, duties done, there is nothing more to do.
6. Venerable Bharadvaja became one of the worthy ones.
7. 1. 8.
(8) Aggika Ý The Brahmin Aggika Bharadvaja
1. At one time the Blessed One was living in the squirrels' sanctuary in the bamboo grove in Rajagaha.
2. At that time the Brahmin Aggika Bharadvaja was intent on preparing the sacrificial porridge with ghee and was thinking I will light the fire and cook the sacrificial porridge.
3. The Blessed One putting on robes in the morning, taking bowl and robes entered Rajagaha for the alms round. Going the alms round in due order approached the house of the Brahmin Aggika Bharadvaja and stood on a side.
4. Seeing the Blessed One standing for alms the Brahmin Aggika Bharadvaja said this stanza to the Blessed One:
ßYou, endowed with the threefold knowledge, of good birth and much learning
Endowed with knowledge and conduct, is suitable to partake the sacrificial porridge.û
(The Blessed One:)
5. ßHowever much nonsense is muttered, a Brahmin is not by birth,
Internally he is soiled and full of deceit.
He knows previous births and sees heaven and hell
The sage has destroyed birth and is versed in knowledge.
With this threefold knowledge a Brahmin is born.
Endowed with knowledge and conduct, he offers me the sacrificial porridge.û
6. ßGood Gotama, you are a Brahmin. Partake the porridge.û
7. ûLook bramin, it is not suitable, that I should partake food reciting stanzas.
Enlightened Ones do not push along reciting stanzas.
It is becoming mindful of the right thing.
Offer the eatables and drinks to a perfect sage.
Who has destroyed his desires and appeased his doubts
It will be a field of merit for those who desire merit.
8. Then the Brahmin Agghhika Baradvaja said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp was lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. May I gain the going forth and the higher ordination in the dispensation of Gotama.û
The Brahmin Agghika Bharadvaja obtained the going forth and higher ordination.
Soon after the higher ordination, venerable âgghika Bharadvaja secluded and withdrawn from the crowd abode diligently to dispel and before long, for whatever reason sons of clansmen rightfully leave the household and become homeless, that noble end of the holy life he realized, attained and abode. He knew, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived, duties done, there is nothing more to do.
6. Venerable Bharadvaja became one of the worthy ones.
7. 1. 9.
(9) Sundarika Ý The Brahmin Sundarika Bharadvaja
1. At one time the Blessed One lived in the country of Kosala on the bank of the river Sundarika.
2. At that time the Brahmin Sundarika Bharadvaja was lighting the fire and cooking the sacrificial cake on the bank of river Sundarika.
3. The Brahmin Sundarika Bharadvaja having lighted the fire and cooked the sacrificial cake, raising himself looked in the four directions, thinking to whom am I to make the sacrificial offering.
4. The Brahmin Sundarika Bharadvaja saw the Blessed One sitting under a certain tree having covered up himself together with his head. Then the Brahmin taking the sacrificial cake in his left hand and the water pot with the long spout in his right hand approached the Blessed One.
5. The Blessed One hearing the foot steps of the Brahmin Sundarika Bharadvaja disclosed his head.
6. The Brahmin Sundarika Bharadvaja seeing the shaven head of the Blessed One, thinking this is a shaven headed, thought not to proceed.
7. Then again thought, there are Brahmins among the shaven headed too. What if I approach and ask his birth
8. Then the Brahmin Sundarika Bharadvaja approached the Blessed One and asked: ßWhat is the birth of the good one?û
9. ßDo not question the birth, question the conduct.
Indeed fire burns sticks. From low clans too there are wise sages
Thoroughbreds are born, restrained by shame.
Tamed by the truth and endowed with the taming,
Attaining knowledge, they live the holy life.
The sacrificial cake was brought, make the offering,
At the right time, there will be someone to accept it.û
(Sundarika:)
10. ßHere my good intention becomes complete,
That we see some learned one like you
Not meeting some one like you, we offer the sacrificial cake to others
Good Gotama, you are a Brahmin. Partake the porridge.û
(The Blessed One:)
11. ßLook, bramin, it is not suitable, that I should partake food reciting stanzas.
Enlightened Ones do not push along reciting stanzas.
It is becoming mindful of the right thing.
Offer the eatables and drinks to a perfect sage.
Who has destroyed desires and appeased doubts
It will be a field of merit for those who desire merit.û
12. Good Gotama, to whom should I make this offering?
13. ßBrahmin, in this world of gods and men together with its Màras, Brahmas, together with the community of recluses and Brahmins I do not see anyone who could partake and completely digest it other than a Thus Gone One or a disciple of the Thus Gone One. Brahmin, put it into some place where there is no green, or throw it into some water where there is no life.û
14. Then the Brahmin Sundarika Bharadvaja dropped the porridge into some water where there was no life.
15. When the sacrificial cake was put into the water it sent forth a hissing sound with smoke rising from it, as though an iron plate heated throughout the day when put in the water, would hiss and smoke, in the same manner when the sacrificial cake was put in the water it hissed and smoked.
16. Then the Brahmin Sundarika Bharadvaja frightened and with hairs standing on end approached the Blessed One and stood on a side.
17. Then the Blessed One said these stanzas to the Brahmin:
ßBrahmin, wood does not compose the mind.
Know! That's only external purity.
The wise do not say that it is purity.
If you desire external purity, leave me and burn wood.
I light the internal flame.
I burn it constantly for stable appeasement.
I am worthy and lead the holy life.
Brahmin, dealing with the mind is your own business.
Anger is smoke and lying, ashes,
For life's good the heart has to be kindled.
A well tamed self, is a man's light
Brahmin, the Teaching is a deep pond and virtues the ford.
When the water is undisturbed, it is constantly praised.
There, those who have attained knowledge take a bath,
And cross to the other shore with a not sticky body.
Lead the true holy life, restraining righteously.
Brahmin, smiling attain the highest good.
Make your venerations straightforwardly.
I say, they lead a righteous life!û
Then the Brahmin Sundarika Baradvaja said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp was lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. May I gain the going forth and the higher ordination in the dispensation of Gotama.û
The Brahmin Sundarika Bharadvaja obtained the going forth and higher ordination.
Soon after the higher ordination, venerable Sundarika Bharadvaja secluded and withdrawn from the crowd abode diligently to dispel and before long, for whatever reason sons of clansmen rightfully leave the household and become homeless, that noble end of the holy life he realized, attained and abode. He knew, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived, duties done, there is nothing more to do.
6. Venerable Bharadvaja became one of the worthy ones.
7. 1. 10.
(10) Bahudhãti Ý The Brahmin with Many Daughters
1. At one time the Blessed One was living in a certain stretch of forest in the country of Kosala.
2. At that time fourteen buffaloes of a certain brahmin of the Bharadvaja clan were lost.
3. Then the Brahmin of the Bharadvaja clan wandering in search of the buffaloes, approached that stretch of forest and saw the Blessed One sitting legs crossed, the body straight, and mindfulness established in front of him.
4. Seeing approached the Blessed One and said these stanzas in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßIs it, this recluse does not have fourteen buffaloes
That he does not show any longing, so the recluse is happy
Is it, this recluse's sesame field, has no weeds,
With two or three blades propping, so the recluse is happy.
Is it, this recluse does not have an empty attic,
Where mice dance and rejoice, so the recluse is happy
Is it, this recluse's blanket is not infested with insects
For seven months, so the recluse is happy
Is it, this recluse is not a widower who has seven daughters,
With one or two sons each, so the recluse is happy.
Is it, this recluse does not have yellow spots
That he wakes to his feet after sleeping, so the recluse is happy
Is it, this recluse is not pursued by money lenders,
Saying, give! Give the money! So the recluse is happy.û
5. ßBrahmin, I do not have fourteen buffaloes,
And not showing a longing, I am happy
Brahmin, my sesame field, has no weeds,
With two or three blades propping, so I am happy.
Brahmin, I do not have an empty attic,
Where mice dance and rejoice, so I am happy
Brahmin, my blanket is not infested with insects
For seven months, so I am happy
Brahmin, I am not a widower who has seven daughters,
With one or two sons each, so I am happy.
Brahmin I do not have yellow spots
I wake to my feet after sleeping, so I am happy
Brahmin, I am not pursued by money lenders,
Saying, give! Give the money! So I am happy.û
6. Then the Brahmin of the Baradvaja clan said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. May I gain the going forth and the higher ordination in the dispensation of Gotama.û
The Brahmin of the Bharadvaja clan obtained the going forth and higher ordination.
Soon after the higher ordination, venerable Bharadvaja secluded and withdrawn from the crowd abode diligently to dispel and before long, for whatever reason sons of clansmen rightfully leave the household and become homeless, that noble end of the holy life he realized, attained and abode. He knew, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived, duties done, there is nothing more to do.
6. Venerable Bharadvaja became one of the worthy ones.
Samyutta Nikaya
Division I Ý Sagatha
Book 7 Ý Brahmana Samyutta
Chapter 1 Ý Arahata Vaggo
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammàsambuddhassa.
7. 1. 1.
(1) Dhananjani
1. I heard thus. At one time, the Blessed One was living in the squirrels' sanctuary, in the bamboo grove in Rajagaha.
2. At that time a certain Brahmin woman by the name Dananjani, of a Brahmin of the Bharadvaja clan was recollecting enlightenment, the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus with an appeased mind.
3. Then the Brahmin woman Dana¤jani served food to the Brahmin of the Bharadvaja clan and thinking cleverly made this solemn utterance three times. ßI worship the Blessed One, worthy and rightfully enlightened.û
4. Hearing this the Brahmin of the Bhàradvaja clan said to Dananjani: ßThis outcaste woman, for this and other reason utters words of praise to the shaven headed recluse. Listen! Outcaste woman! Now I will go and draw your Teacher for a dispute.û
5. ßBrahmin, in this world together with its gods and men, Màras and Brahmas and the community of recluses and Brahmins, I do not know of anyone who could draw that Blessed One, worthy and rightfully enlightened to a dispute. Yet, Brahmin, go and find out.û
6. Then the Brahmin Bharadvaja, angry and displeased, approached the Blessed One, exchanged friendly greetings and sat on a side.
7. Sitting on a side the Brahmin Bharadvaja said this stanza to the Blessed One:
ßCutting up what, does someone sleep well and cutting up what does one not grieve?
The destruction of what one thing, is Gotama attached to?û
8. ßCutting up anger one sleeps well. Cutting up anger one does not grieve
Brahmin, the noble ones praise the destruction of the poisonous root
And the sweet top of, anger. Cutting that there is no grief.û
9. Then the Brahmin of the Baradvaja clan said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp was lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other way the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in the Blessed One, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. May I gain the going forth and the higher ordination in the dispensation of Gotama.û
10. The Brahmin of the Bharadvaja clan obtained the going forth and higher ordination.
11. Soon after his higher ordination, venerable Bharadvaja secluded his mind and withdrew from the crowd. He abode diligently to dispel and before long, for whatever reason sons of clansmen rightfully leave the household and become homeless, that noble end of the holy life he realized, attained and abode. He knew, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived, duties done, there is nothing more to do.
12. Bharadvaja became one of the worthy ones.
7. 1. 2.
(2) Akkosa Ý Akkosaka Bharadvaja
1. I heard thus. At one time, the Blessed One was living in the squirrels' sanctuary, in the bamboo grove in Rajagaha.
2. The Brahmin Akkosaka Bharadvaja heard that the Brahmin of the Bharadvaja clan had gone forth and become homeless in the dispensation of the recluse Gotama.
3. Then the Brahmin Akkosa Bharadvaja, angry and displeased approached the Blessed One, and with rude, rough words scolded and reviled the Blessed One.
4. Then the Blessed One said to the Brahmin Akkosa Bharadvaja: ßBrahmin, do friends, co-associates, relations and blood relations come to your house as guests?û
5. ßGood Gotama, on certain days, friends, co-associates, relations and blood relations come to my house as guests.û
6. ßBrahmin, do you prepare eatables, nourishments and beds for them?û
7. ßGood Gotàma, on certain days I prepare eatables, nourishments and beds for them.û
8. ßBrahmin, if they do not accept them to whom are they?û
9. ßGood Gotama, if they do not accept, they will be for us.û
10. ßIn the same manner Brahmin, you reviled us, who did not revile, aroused us who did not arouse you quarreled alone. All that is yours, we do not accept them. Brahmin, when reviled, if reviled in return, when aroused arouses in return, when quarrelling if the quarrel is returned, it is called eating together and sharing the meal. We did not eat the meal nor did share it with you. So it is all yours.û
11. ßGood Gotama, all the people together with the king know that the recluse Gotama is worthy. Yet good Gotama gets angry.û
12. ßTo the non-angry, tamed one, living without ups and starts, there's no anger.
He is appeased and released, rightly knowing
So also it is demerit to arouse someone, who has aroused you
He that does not arouse someone in return has won a difficult battle.
He behaves for his own good and the good of the other
Knowing that someone is angry, if you appease yourself mindfully,
You heal both yourself and the other
Those not clever in the Teaching, think they are foolish.û
13. Then the Brahmin Akkosaka Baradvaja said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp was lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. May I gain the going forth and the higher ordination in the dispensation of Gotama.û
10. The Brahmin Akkosaka Bharadvaja obtained the going forth and higher ordination.
11. Soon after the higher ordination, venerable Akkosaka Bharadvaja secluded and withdrawn from the crowd abode diligently to dispel and before long, for whatever reason sons of clansmen rightfully leave the household and become homeless, that noble end of the holy life he realized, attained and abode. He knew, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived, duties done, there is nothing more to do.
12. Akkosaka Bharadvaja became one of the worthy ones.
7. 1. 3.
(3) Asurinda Ý The Brahmin Asurinda Bharadvaja
1. I heard thus. At one time, the Blessed One was living in the squirrels' sanctuary, in the bamboo grove in Rajagaha.
2. The Brahmin Asurinda Bharadvaja heard that the Brahmin of the Bharadvaja clan had gone forth and become homeless in the dispensation of the recluse Gotama.
3. Then the Brahmin Asurinda Bharadvaja, angry and displeased approached the Blessed One, and with rude, rough words scolded and reviled the Blessed One.
4. Then the Blessed One kept silence.
5. Then the Brahmin Asurinda Bharadvaja said to the Blessed One: ßRecluse, we won!û
6. ßThe foolish think it is victory to talk rough words.
Victory is to him, who heals the mind, knowing it.
So also it is demerit to arouse someone, who has aroused you
He that does not arouse someone in return has won a difficult battle.
He behaves for his own good and the good of the other
Knowing that someone is angry, if you appease yourself mindfully,
You heal both yourself and the other
Those not clever in the Teaching, think they are foolish,û
7. Then the Brahmin Asurinda Baradvaja said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp was lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. May I gain the going forth and the higher ordination in the dispensation of Gotama.û
The Brahmin Asurinda Bharadvaja obtained the going forth and higher ordination.
Soon after the higher ordination, venerable Asurinda Bharadvaja secluded and withdrawn from the crowd abode diligently to dispel and before long, for whatever reason sons of clansmen rightfully leave the household and become homeless, that noble end of the holy life he realized, attained and abode. He knew, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived, duties done, there is nothing more to do.
8. Asurinda Bharadvaja became one of the worthy ones.
7. 1. 4.
(4) Bilaõgika Ý The Brahmin Bilangika Bharadvaja
1. I heard thus. At one time, the Blessed One was living in the squirrels' sanctuary, in the bamboo grove in Rajagaha.
2. The Brahmin Bilangika Bharadvaja heard that the Brahmin of the Bharadvaja clan had gone forth and become homeless in the dispensation of the recluse Gotama.
3. Then the Brahmin Bilangika Bharadvaja, angry and displeased approached the Blessed One, stood on a side and kept silence
4. The Blessed One knowing the thoughts and thought process of the Brahmin Bilangika Bharadvaja said this stanza:
ßIf someone thinks polluted thoughts
About a pure man without blemish
By that the foolish one cooks evil for himself,
As though throwing, fine dust against the wind.û
5. Then the Brahmin Bilangika Baradvaja said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp was lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. May I gain the going forth and the higher ordination in the dispensation of Gotama.û
The Brahmin Bilangika Bharadvaja obtained the going forth and higher ordination.
Soon after the higher ordination, venerable Bharadvaja secluded and withdrawn from the crowd abode diligently to dispel and before long, for whatever reason sons of clansmen rightfully leave the household and become homeless, that noble end of the holy life he realized, attained and abode. He knew, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived, duties done, there is nothing more to do.
6. Venerable Bharadvaja became one of the worthy ones.
7. 1. 5.
(5) Ahiüsaka Ý The Brahmin Ahiüsaka
1. In Sàvatthi.
2. The Brahmin Ahimsaka Bharadvaja approached the Blessed One, exchanged friendly greetings and sat on a side.
3. Seated on a side the Brahmin Ahinsaka Bharadvaja said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, I do not hurt anyone.û
4. ßAs your name is not hurting, live up to it. Good that you are not hurtful.
If someone does not hurt by the body, words or the mind,
He is not hurtful. He does not hurt others.û
5. Then the Brahmin Ahinsaka Baradvaja said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp was lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. May I gain the going forth and the higher ordination in the dispensation of Gotama.û
The Brahmin Ahinsaka Bharadvaja obtained the going forth and higher ordination.
Soon after the higher ordination, venerable Ahinsaka Bharadvaja secluded and withdrawn from the crowd abode diligently to dispel and before long, for whatever reason sons of clansmen rightfully leave the household and become homeless, that noble end of the holy life he realized, attained and abode. He knew, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived, duties done, there is nothing more to do.
6. Ahinsaka Bharadvaja became one of the worthy ones.
7. 1. 6.
(6) Jañà Ý The Brahmin with the Topknot
1. In Sàvatthi.
2. The Brahmin Jañà Bharadvaja approached the Blessed One, exchanged friendly greetings and sat on a side.
3. Seated on a side the Brahmin Jaña Bharadvaja said a stanza to the Blessed One:
ßThe internal and the external are entangled, the people are entangled,
I ask Gotama, who will disentangle this knot?û
(The Blessed One:)
4. ßA wise man established in virtues, develops his mind and wisdom,
If clever and zealous to dispel, he disentangles the knot.
With the fading of greed, anger and ignorance,
The worthy one, destroying desires disentangles the knot.
Whenever name and matter is destroyed and there is nothing,
Of anger and perceptions of matter, then the knot is cut.û
5. Then the Brahmin Jaña Baradvaja said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp was lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. May I gain the going forth and the higher ordination in the dispensation of Gotama.û
The Brahmin Jaña Bharadvaja obtained the going forth and higher ordination.
Soon after the higher ordination, venerable Jaña Bharadvaja secluded and withdrawn from the crowd abode diligently to dispel and before long, for whatever reason sons of clansmen rightfully leave the household and become homeless, that noble end of the holy life he realized, attained and abode. He knew, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived, duties done, there is nothing more to do.
6. Venerable Bharadvaja became one of the worthy ones.
7. 1. 7.
(7) Suddhika Ý Brahmin Suddhika Bharadvaja
1. In Sàvatthi.
2. The Brahmin Suddhika Bharadvaja approached the Blessed One, exchanged friendly greetings and sat on a side.
3. Seated on a side the Brahmin Suddhika Bharadvaja said a stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßA Brahmin did not get purity in the world in any way,
Not through virtues, doing austerities or with knowledge and conduct.
`He' purifies him, not the rest of the people.û
(The Blessed One:)
4. ßHowever much nonsense is muttered, a Brahmin is not by birth,
Internally he is soiled and deceitful. A warrior, Brahmin, a householder,
A slave, an outcaste or working class man, if be with aroused effort to dispel
And be ever zealous to make endeavor, Brahmin, he attains to highest purity.û
5. Then the Brahmin Suddhika Baradvaja said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp was lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. May I gain the going forth and the higher ordination in the dispensation of Gotama.û
The Brahmin Suddhika Bharadvaja obtained the going forth and higher ordination.
Soon after the higher ordination, venerable Suddhika Bharadvaja secluded and withdrawn from the crowd abode diligently to dispel and before long, for whatever reason sons of clansmen rightfully leave the household and become homeless, that noble end of the holy life he realized, attained and abode. He knew, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived, duties done, there is nothing more to do.
6. Venerable Bharadvaja became one of the worthy ones.
7. 1. 8.
(8) Aggika Ý The Brahmin Aggika Bharadvaja
1. At one time the Blessed One was living in the squirrels' sanctuary in the bamboo grove in Rajagaha.
2. At that time the Brahmin Aggika Bharadvaja was intent on preparing the sacrificial porridge with ghee and was thinking I will light the fire and cook the sacrificial porridge.
3. The Blessed One putting on robes in the morning, taking bowl and robes entered Rajagaha for the alms round. Going the alms round in due order approached the house of the Brahmin Aggika Bharadvaja and stood on a side.
4. Seeing the Blessed One standing for alms the Brahmin Aggika Bharadvaja said this stanza to the Blessed One:
ßYou, endowed with the threefold knowledge, of good birth and much learning
Endowed with knowledge and conduct, is suitable to partake the sacrificial porridge.û
(The Blessed One:)
5. ßHowever much nonsense is muttered, a Brahmin is not by birth,
Internally he is soiled and full of deceit.
He knows previous births and sees heaven and hell
The sage has destroyed birth and is versed in knowledge.
With this threefold knowledge a Brahmin is born.
Endowed with knowledge and conduct, he offers me the sacrificial porridge.û
6. ßGood Gotama, you are a Brahmin. Partake the porridge.û
7. ûLook bramin, it is not suitable, that I should partake food reciting stanzas.
Enlightened Ones do not push along reciting stanzas.
It is becoming mindful of the right thing.
Offer the eatables and drinks to a perfect sage.
Who has destroyed his desires and appeased his doubts
It will be a field of merit for those who desire merit.
8. Then the Brahmin Agghhika Baradvaja said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp was lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. May I gain the going forth and the higher ordination in the dispensation of Gotama.û
The Brahmin Agghika Bharadvaja obtained the going forth and higher ordination.
Soon after the higher ordination, venerable âgghika Bharadvaja secluded and withdrawn from the crowd abode diligently to dispel and before long, for whatever reason sons of clansmen rightfully leave the household and become homeless, that noble end of the holy life he realized, attained and abode. He knew, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived, duties done, there is nothing more to do.
6. Venerable Bharadvaja became one of the worthy ones.
7. 1. 9.
(9) Sundarika Ý The Brahmin Sundarika Bharadvaja
1. At one time the Blessed One lived in the country of Kosala on the bank of the river Sundarika.
2. At that time the Brahmin Sundarika Bharadvaja was lighting the fire and cooking the sacrificial cake on the bank of river Sundarika.
3. The Brahmin Sundarika Bharadvaja having lighted the fire and cooked the sacrificial cake, raising himself looked in the four directions, thinking to whom am I to make the sacrificial offering.
4. The Brahmin Sundarika Bharadvaja saw the Blessed One sitting under a certain tree having covered up himself together with his head. Then the Brahmin taking the sacrificial cake in his left hand and the water pot with the long spout in his right hand approached the Blessed One.
5. The Blessed One hearing the foot steps of the Brahmin Sundarika Bharadvaja disclosed his head.
6. The Brahmin Sundarika Bharadvaja seeing the shaven head of the Blessed One, thinking this is a shaven headed, thought not to proceed.
7. Then again thought, there are Brahmins among the shaven headed too. What if I approach and ask his birth
8. Then the Brahmin Sundarika Bharadvaja approached the Blessed One and asked: ßWhat is the birth of the good one?û
9. ßDo not question the birth, question the conduct.
Indeed fire burns sticks. From low clans too there are wise sages
Thoroughbreds are born, restrained by shame.
Tamed by the truth and endowed with the taming,
Attaining knowledge, they live the holy life.
The sacrificial cake was brought, make the offering,
At the right time, there will be someone to accept it.û
(Sundarika:)
10. ßHere my good intention becomes complete,
That we see some learned one like you
Not meeting some one like you, we offer the sacrificial cake to others
Good Gotama, you are a Brahmin. Partake the porridge.û
(The Blessed One:)
11. ßLook, bramin, it is not suitable, that I should partake food reciting stanzas.
Enlightened Ones do not push along reciting stanzas.
It is becoming mindful of the right thing.
Offer the eatables and drinks to a perfect sage.
Who has destroyed desires and appeased doubts
It will be a field of merit for those who desire merit.û
12. Good Gotama, to whom should I make this offering?
13. ßBrahmin, in this world of gods and men together with its Màras, Brahmas, together with the community of recluses and Brahmins I do not see anyone who could partake and completely digest it other than a Thus Gone One or a disciple of the Thus Gone One. Brahmin, put it into some place where there is no green, or throw it into some water where there is no life.û
14. Then the Brahmin Sundarika Bharadvaja dropped the porridge into some water where there was no life.
15. When the sacrificial cake was put into the water it sent forth a hissing sound with smoke rising from it, as though an iron plate heated throughout the day when put in the water, would hiss and smoke, in the same manner when the sacrificial cake was put in the water it hissed and smoked.
16. Then the Brahmin Sundarika Bharadvaja frightened and with hairs standing on end approached the Blessed One and stood on a side.
17. Then the Blessed One said these stanzas to the Brahmin:
ßBrahmin, wood does not compose the mind.
Know! That's only external purity.
The wise do not say that it is purity.
If you desire external purity, leave me and burn wood.
I light the internal flame.
I burn it constantly for stable appeasement.
I am worthy and lead the holy life.
Brahmin, dealing with the mind is your own business.
Anger is smoke and lying, ashes,
For life's good the heart has to be kindled.
A well tamed self, is a man's light
Brahmin, the Teaching is a deep pond and virtues the ford.
When the water is undisturbed, it is constantly praised.
There, those who have attained knowledge take a bath,
And cross to the other shore with a not sticky body.
Lead the true holy life, restraining righteously.
Brahmin, smiling attain the highest good.
Make your venerations straightforwardly.
I say, they lead a righteous life!û
Then the Brahmin Sundarika Baradvaja said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp was lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. May I gain the going forth and the higher ordination in the dispensation of Gotama.û
The Brahmin Sundarika Bharadvaja obtained the going forth and higher ordination.
Soon after the higher ordination, venerable Sundarika Bharadvaja secluded and withdrawn from the crowd abode diligently to dispel and before long, for whatever reason sons of clansmen rightfully leave the household and become homeless, that noble end of the holy life he realized, attained and abode. He knew, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived, duties done, there is nothing more to do.
6. Venerable Bharadvaja became one of the worthy ones.
7. 1. 10.
(10) Bahudhãti Ý The Brahmin with Many Daughters
1. At one time the Blessed One was living in a certain stretch of forest in the country of Kosala.
2. At that time fourteen buffaloes of a certain brahmin of the Bharadvaja clan were lost.
3. Then the Brahmin of the Bharadvaja clan wandering in search of the buffaloes, approached that stretch of forest and saw the Blessed One sitting legs crossed, the body straight, and mindfulness established in front of him.
4. Seeing approached the Blessed One and said these stanzas in the presence of the Blessed One:
ßIs it, this recluse does not have fourteen buffaloes
That he does not show any longing, so the recluse is happy
Is it, this recluse's sesame field, has no weeds,
With two or three blades propping, so the recluse is happy.
Is it, this recluse does not have an empty attic,
Where mice dance and rejoice, so the recluse is happy
Is it, this recluse's blanket is not infested with insects
For seven months, so the recluse is happy
Is it, this recluse is not a widower who has seven daughters,
With one or two sons each, so the recluse is happy.
Is it, this recluse does not have yellow spots
That he wakes to his feet after sleeping, so the recluse is happy
Is it, this recluse is not pursued by money lenders,
Saying, give! Give the money! So the recluse is happy.û
5. ßBrahmin, I do not have fourteen buffaloes,
And not showing a longing, I am happy
Brahmin, my sesame field, has no weeds,
With two or three blades propping, so I am happy.
Brahmin, I do not have an empty attic,
Where mice dance and rejoice, so I am happy
Brahmin, my blanket is not infested with insects
For seven months, so I am happy
Brahmin, I am not a widower who has seven daughters,
With one or two sons each, so I am happy.
Brahmin I do not have yellow spots
I wake to my feet after sleeping, so I am happy
Brahmin, I am not pursued by money lenders,
Saying, give! Give the money! So I am happy.û
6. Then the Brahmin of the Baradvaja clan said to the Blessed One: ßGood Gotama, now I understand. It's like something overturned is put upright. Something covered is made manifest. It's like one who was lost was shown the path. It's like a lamp lighted for the darkness, for those who have sight to see forms. In this and other ways the Teaching is well explained. Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. May I gain the going forth and the higher ordination in the dispensation of Gotama.û
The Brahmin of the Bharadvaja clan obtained the going forth and higher ordination.
Soon after the higher ordination, venerable Bharadvaja secluded and withdrawn from the crowd abode diligently to dispel and before long, for whatever reason sons of clansmen rightfully leave the household and become homeless, that noble end of the holy life he realized, attained and abode. He knew, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived, duties done, there is nothing more to do.
6. Venerable Bharadvaja became one of the worthy ones.
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