A Thunderbolt

1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anāthapiṇḍika in Jeta's grove in Sāvatthi.

2. The Blessed One addressed the monks from there. “Monks, gain, honor and fame are severe, cruel and dangerous for him who wants to end unpleasantness.

3. “Monks, what is a thunderbolt thought process, which comes with gain, honor and fame, to the trainer who has not attained his aim yet.

4. “Monks, a thunderbolt thought process is a synonym for gain, honor and fame.

5. “Monks, gain, honor and fame are severe, cruel and dangerous for him who wants to end unpleasantness.

6. “Therefore, monks, you should train thus: `We will get rid of arisen gain, honor and fame. Arisen gain, honor and fame will not take control of our minds.' Monks, you should train in this manner.”