![[info icon]](./../../../img/question_16.gif "Summary: The Buddha is inspired by the sight of Ven. Sariputta seated in meditation.")
I have heard that on one occasion the Blessed One was staying near Sāvatthī at Jeta's Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika's monastery. And on that occasion Ven. Sāriputta was sitting not far from the Blessed One — his legs crossed, his body held erect — reflecting on the peace within himself. The Blessed One saw Ven. Sāriputta sitting not far away — his legs crossed, his body held erect — reflecting on the peace within himself.
Then, on realizing the significance of that, the Blessed One on that occasion exclaimed:
For the monk whose mind is
peaceful, at peace,
whose cord is cut,[1]
birth & the wandering on
are totally ended.
Freed is he
from Māra's bonds.
Note
- 1.
- The cord (to becoming) is craving.
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Transcribed from a file provided by the translator. Last revised for Access to Insight on 31 August 2012.
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