Early Buddhism

Homage of Householders

Gahaṭṭhavandanāsutta

When Sakka sets out on a pleasure jaunt, he begins by lifting his joined palms to the four quarters. His charioteer Mātali points out that Sakka is venerated by gods and men, and asks who he is venerating. Sakka replies that he venerates both well-practiced mendicants as well as virtuous lay folk.