Thus did I hear at one time. The Blessed One was residing in Śrāvastī, in Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapiṇḍada’s Park, together with a great saṅgha of 1250 monks.
At that time, the Blessed One addressed the monks in a voice that was steady, deep, harmonious, and far-reaching, saying, “Monks, there are four beliefs that a wise son of good family does not hold for as long as he lives. What are these four?
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“Monks, for as long as he lives, a wise son of good family does not hold the belief that there is pleasure to be found in women.
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“Monks, for as long as he lives, a wise son of good family does not hold the belief that there is pleasure to be found at the court of the royal palace.
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“Monks, for as long as he lives, a wise son of good family does not hold the belief that he is attractive, handsome, good looking, and in good health.
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“Monks, for as long as he lives, a wise son of good family does not hold the belief that he is rich, wealthy, and has abundant resources.”
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The Blessed One spoke these words. Once the Sugata had spoken in this way, he, the Teacher, also said the following:
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“How could it be right to depend on women? How could the royal palace ever be delightful? How could a bubble possess a solid core? How could one’s wealth possibly endure?
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“Wealth is like a rushing river. A home is like a ferryboat. One’s body resembles a flower. Life itself is like a water bubble.”
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When the Blessed One had said this, the monks, together with the world of devas, humans, asuras, and gandharvas, rejoiced and praised the words of the Blessed One.
Thus did I hear at one time. The Blessed One was residing in Śrāvastī, in Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapiṇḍada’s Park, together with a great saṅgha of 1250 monks.
At that time, the Blessed One addressed the monks in a voice that was steady, deep, harmonious, and far-reaching, saying, “Monks, there are four beliefs that a wise son of good family does not hold for as long as he lives. What are these four?
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“Monks, for as long as he lives, a wise son of good family does not hold the belief that there is pleasure to be found in women.
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“Monks, for as long as he lives, a wise son of good family does not hold the belief that there is pleasure to be found at the court of the royal palace.
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“Monks, for as long as he lives, a wise son of good family does not hold the belief that he is attractive, handsome, good looking, and in good health.
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“Monks, for as long as he lives, a wise son of good family does not hold the belief that he is rich, wealthy, and has abundant resources.”
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The Blessed One spoke these words. Once the Sugata had spoken in this way, he, the Teacher, also said the following:
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“How could it be right to depend on women? How could the royal palace ever be delightful? How could a bubble possess a solid core? How could one’s wealth possibly endure?
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“Wealth is like a rushing river. A home is like a ferryboat. One’s body resembles a flower. Life itself is like a water bubble.”
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When the Blessed One had said this, the monks, together with the world of devas, humans, asuras, and gandharvas, rejoiced and praised the words of the Blessed One.
Sutraya