Ānanda, what is that loud racket, that great racket like fishermen with a catch of fish?”
500 monks, headed by Ven. Yasoja, who have arrived in Sāvatthī to see the Blessed One. ….. “In that case, Ānanda, tell those monks in my name, ‘The Teacher calls you, friends.'”
“Go away, monks. I dismiss you. You are not to stay in my vicinity.” ……….. Then Ven. Yasoja addressed the monks as they entered the Rains Retreat: “Friends, the Blessed One dismissed us, wishing for our benefit, seeking our wellbeing, being sympathetic, and acting out of sympathy. Let’s live in such a way that the Blessed One will be gratified by our way of living.””As you say, friend,” the monks responded to Ven. Yasoja. And so, living secluded, ardent, & resolute, every one of them realized the Three Knowledges……
……… Ānanda, “This direction seems bright to me, Ānanda. This direction seems dazzling to me. It’s not at all repugnant for me to go & pay attention to where the monks on the bank of the River Vaggamudā are staying. Send a messenger into their presence to say, ‘The Teacher calls you, friends. The Teacher wants to see you.'”
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