Udana 2.4.1.1

2.4.1.1

Evaṃ me sutaṃ—

Thus have I heard. On a certain occasion the Blessed One dwelt at Savatthi, in the Jetavana, the garden of Anâthapindika. At that time the Blessed One was respected, reverenced, held in awe and esteemed. He was a recipient of the requisites of a monk, such as robes, alms, bed and medicine in case of sickness. The Brotherhood also was respected, reverenced, honoured, held in awe and esteemed, and received the requisites of monks such as robes, alms, bed and medicine in case of sickness.
The wandering monks, however, adherents of heretical sects were not held in honour and were not recipients of the requisites of monks.
And these wandering monks, adherents of heretical sects could not endure the honour paid to the Blessed One and the Brotherhood, and whenever they saw the disciples of the Blessed One, in the villages or the woods, they abused, reviled, annoyed and worried them, making use of vile and harsh expressions.
And a large number of disciples went to where the Blessed One was, and drawing near saluted the Blessed One and sat down respectfully apart and while thus sitting these disciples said to the Blessed One: "The Blessed One, Sire, is honoured, etc. [as above. Transl.]
The Brotherhood is honoured, etc. d°.
The wandering monks are not held in honor. d°.
And the Blessed One, in this connection, on that occasion, breathed forth this solemn utterance:--
"He who in village or in grove comes in contact with ease or discomfort,
Should not put it to the charge of himself or others.
The contacts of sensation affect a man on account of his Upadhi.
flow can they affect him who has freed himself from Upadhi?"