A Bowl II

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, cognizing a certain person's mind I know, this venerable one will not tell a lie with awareness even to gain a decorated bowl filled with gold.

4. “In the meantime I see him with a mind consumed and overcome by gain, honor and fame, telling lies with awareness.

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.”