Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c29.565

v2.c29.565

⁸⁵ E.g., D. i. 178 f.; he is also fond of solitude (*paṭisallāna*), (D. ii. 70; A. iv. 438 f.; S. v. 320 f., etc.). When he is in retirement it is usually *akāla* for visiting him (D. ii. 270). There are also certain accusations which are brought against a Buddha by his rivals, for this very love of solitude. "It is said that his insight is ruined by this habit of seclusion. By intercourse with whom does he attain lucidity in wisdom? He is not at his ease in conducting an assembly, not ready in conversation, he is occupied only with the fringe of things. He is like a one-eyed cow, walking in a circle" (D. iii. 38).