6.
The Discourse on Piṇḍola
36.
Thus have I heard -
On one occasion the Blessed One was dwelling at Sāvatthī in Jeta's Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika's park.
Now at that time the Venerable Piṇḍolabhāradvāja was seated not far from the Blessed One, folding his legs crosswise, directing his body upright, a forest-dweller, an almsfood eater, a wearer of rag-robes, a three-robe wearer, of few wishes, content, secluded, not in company, putting forth strenuous energy, an advocate of austere practices, devoted to higher consciousness.
The Blessed One saw the Venerable Piṇḍolabhāradvāja seated not far away, folding his legs crosswise, directing his body upright, a forest-dweller, an almsfood eater, a wearer of rag-robes, a three-robe wearer, of few wishes, content, secluded, not in company, putting forth strenuous energy, an advocate of austere practices, devoted to higher consciousness.
Then the Blessed One, having understood this matter, at that time uttered this inspired utterance -
Moderation in food, and secluded lodgings;
And devotion to higher consciousness - this is the instruction of the Buddhas." The sixth.