Chariots

1. At one time the Blessed One was living in the squirrels' sanctuary in the bamboo grove in Rajagaha.

2. At that time prince Ajātasattu attended on Devadatta morning and evening with five hundred chariots carrying about five to six hundred bowls of boiled rice

3. Then many monks approached the Blessed One, worshipped and sat on a side.

4. Sitting those monks said to the Blessed One: “Venerable sir, prince Ajātasattu attends on Devadatta morning and evening with five hundred chariots carrying about five to six hundred bowls of boiled rice.”

5. “Monks, do not envy Devadatta's gain, honor, and fame. As long as prince Ajātasattu attends on Devadatta morning and evening with five hundred chariots carrying about five to six hundred bowls of boiled rice, it is decrease to him not increase in meritorious things.

6. “Monks, when a rough puppy's nose cap breaks it becomes more rough, in the same manner as long as prince Ajātasattu attends on Devadatta morning and evening with five hundred chariots carrying about five to six hundred bowls of boiled rice, it is decrease to him not increase in meritorious things.

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

8. “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.”