4.
The Discourse on Huṃhuṅka
4.
Thus have I heard -
On one occasion the Blessed One was dwelling at Uruvelā on the bank of the river Nerañjarā at the goatherd's banyan tree, newly fully enlightened.
Now at that time the Blessed One was seated for seven days in a single cross-legged posture experiencing the bliss of liberation.
Then the Blessed One, after the elapse of that week, emerged from that concentration.
Then a certain disdainful brahmin approached the Blessed One; having approached, he exchanged friendly greetings with the Blessed One. Having concluded the pleasant and memorable talk, he stood to one side. Standing to one side, that brahmin said this to the Blessed One - "In what way, Master Gotama, is one a brahmin, and what are the qualities that make one a brahmin?"
Then the Blessed One, having understood this matter, at that time uttered this inspired utterance -
Not disdainful, free from corruption, self-controlled;
One who has attained the highest knowledge, who has fulfilled the holy life,
He may righteously speak the supreme word;
For whom there are no swellings anywhere in the world." The fourth.