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The Discourse on Sārandada
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On one occasion the Blessed One was dwelling at Vesālī in the Great Wood in the Pinnacled Hall.
Then the Blessed One, having dressed in the earlier period of the day, taking his bowl and robe, entered Vesālī for almsfood.
Now at that time, when about five hundred Licchavis were seated together assembled at the Sārandada shrine, this discussion arose -
"The manifestation of five treasures is rare in the world.
Which five?
The manifestation of the elephant treasure is rare in the world, the manifestation of the horse treasure is rare in the world, the manifestation of the jewel treasure is rare in the world, the manifestation of the woman treasure is rare in the world, the manifestation of the householder treasure is rare in the world.
The manifestation of these five treasures is rare in the world."
Then those Licchavis stationed a man on the road - "When you, my good man, should see the Blessed One, then you should inform us." That man saw the Blessed One coming from afar; having seen him, he approached those Licchavis; having approached, he said this to those Licchavis - "This, venerable sir, is that Blessed One going, the Worthy One, the Perfectly Enlightened One; now do as you think fit."
Then those Licchavis approached the Blessed One; having approached, they paid respect to the Blessed One and stood to one side. Standing to one side, those Licchavis said this to the Blessed One -
"It would be good, venerable sir, if the Blessed One would approach the Sārandada shrine, out of compassion." The Blessed One consented by silence. Then the Blessed One approached the Sārandada shrine; having approached, he sat down on the prepared seat. Having sat down, the Blessed One said this to those Licchavis - "What discussion were you having as you sat together here, Licchavis? And what was the conversation that was interrupted?" "Here, venerable sir, when we were sitting together assembled, this discussion arose - 'The manifestation of five treasures is rare in the world. Which five? The manifestation of the elephant treasure is rare in the world, the manifestation of the horse treasure is rare in the world, the manifestation of the jewel treasure is rare in the world, the manifestation of the woman treasure is rare in the world, the manifestation of the householder treasure is rare in the world. The manifestation of these five treasures is rare in the world.'"
"Indeed, friends, for the Licchavis who are inclined to sensual pleasures, a discussion arose concerning sensual pleasures alone. The manifestation of five treasures, Licchavis, is rare in the world. Which five? The manifestation of a Truth-finder, a Worthy One, a Perfectly Enlightened One is rare in the world; a person who expounds the Teaching and discipline proclaimed by the Truth-finder is rare in the world; a person who understands the Teaching and discipline proclaimed by the Truth-finder when expounded is rare in the world; a person who understands the Teaching and discipline proclaimed by the Truth-finder when expounded and practises in accordance with the Teaching is rare in the world; a grateful and thankful person is rare in the world. The manifestation of these five treasures, Licchavis, is rare in the world." The third.