8.
The Discourse on Kakudha
99.
Thus have I heard -
On one occasion the Blessed One was dwelling at Sāketa in the Añjana Grove, in the Deer Park.
Then Kakudha the young god, when the night was far advanced, with surpassing beauty, having illuminated almost the entire Añjana Grove, approached the Blessed One;
having approached, he paid respect to the Blessed One and stood to one side.
Standing to one side, Kakudha the young god said this to the Blessed One -
"Do you rejoice, ascetic?"
"Having gained what, friend?"
"Well then, ascetic, do you grieve?"
"What has been lost, friend?"
"Well then, ascetic, do you neither rejoice nor grieve?"
"Yes, friend."
Does discontent not overwhelm you sitting alone?"
And also discontent does not overwhelm me sitting alone."
How does discontent not overwhelm you sitting alone?"
A monk without delight, without misery - thus know, friend."
A monk without delight, without misery, one who has crossed over attachment in the world."