Pathikasutta 2.2
About Pāṭikaputta 2.2
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2.2.1
When he had spoken, Pāṭikaputta said: ‘I’m coming, respectable sir, I’m coming!’ But wriggle as he might, he couldn’t get up from his seat.
2.2.2
Then the minister said to Pāṭikaputta,
2.2.3
‘What’s up, Reverend Pāṭikaputta? Is your bottom stuck to the bench, or is the bench stuck to your bottom?
2.2.4
You say “I’m coming, respectable sir, I’m coming!” But wriggle as you might, you can’t get up from your seat.’
2.2.5
And as he was speaking, Pāṭikaputta said: ‘I’m coming, respectable sir, I’m coming!’ But wriggle as he might, he couldn’t get up from his seat.
Translations (2)
- O Pāṭhikaputti — sr
- Über Pāṭikaputta — German
Linked texts (1)
- Pāthikasutta — Pāli