妙法蓮華經 1.48

1.48

At that time the Bhagavat said to Śāriputra: "You have already earnestly requested three times; how could I not speak? Listen closely now and reflect on it well; I will explain and analyze it for you." When these words were spoken, in the assembly there were five thousand bhikṣus, bhikṣuṇīs, upāsakas, and upāsikās who immediately arose from their seats, bowed to the Buddha, and withdrew. Why? Because the roots of sin of these people were deep and heavy, and their abhimāna led them to claim to have attained what they had not attained, and to have realized what they had not realized. Having such faults, they did not remain. The Bhagavat remained silent and did not stop them.