Roots

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 and cruel and it's a danger for him who wants to end unpleasantness.

3. “Monks, Devadatta with a mind overcome and consumed by gain, honor, and fame completely destroyed his roots of merit.

4. “Monks, gain, honor, and fame are severe and cruel and a danger for him who wants to end unpleasantness.

7. “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.”