Early Monastic Buddhism v2.c38.s1.8

v2.c38.s1.8

In the *Aṅguttara-nikāya* the distinctive features of the three parisās are pointed out thus: All the three classes of men seek wordly enjoyment (*bhogādhippāya*) and try to acquire knowledge (*paññupavicāra*). The Khattiyas rely on their prowess (*balādhiṭṭhānā*), is bent upon acquiring lands (*paṭhavībhinivesā*) and aim at dominance (*issariyapariyosānā*), the Brāhmaṇas depend on hymns and chants (*mantādhiṭṭhānā*), is attached to sacrifices (*yaññābhinivesā*) and aim at reaching Brahmaloka, while the Gahapatis depend on arts and crafts (*sippādhiṭṭhānā*), remains engaged with their works (*kammantābhinivesā*) and aim at fruition of their works (*niṭṭhita kammantapariyosānā*).