With Soṇadaṇḍa 3
With Soṇadaṇḍa 3
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3.1
Now at that time the brahmin Soṇadaṇḍa had retired to the upper floor of his stilt longhouse for his midday nap.
3.2
He saw the brahmins and householders heading for the lotus pond,
3.3
and addressed his butler,
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“My butler, why are the brahmins and householders headed for the Gaggarā Lotus Pond?”
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“The ascetic Gotama has arrived at Campā and is staying on the banks of the Gaggarā Lotus Pond.
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He has this good reputation:
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‘That Blessed One is perfected, a fully awakened Buddha, accomplished in knowledge and conduct, holy, knower of the world, supreme guide for those fit for training, teacher of gods and humans, awakened, blessed.’
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They’re going to see that worthy Gotama.”
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“Well then, go to the brahmins and householders and say to them:
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‘Sirs, the brahmin Soṇadaṇḍa asks
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you to wait, as he will also go to see the ascetic Gotama.’”
3.12
“Yes, worthy sir,” replied the butler, and did as he was asked.
Translations (3)
- Razgovor sa Soṇadaṇḍom — sr
- Mit Soṇadaṇḍa — German
- Sonadanda Sutta (Dialogues of the Buddha) — English
Linked texts (1)
- Soṇadaṇḍasutta — Pāli