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XI, 1, 14.
ON THE COUNCIL OF RÂGAGAHA. 1 383
How can the Samana Ânanda accept so many robes ? Would he set up as a hawker in cloths, or would he open a shop ?'
And king Udena went to where the venerable Ananda was, and after exchanging with him the greetings and compliments of friendship and civility, sat down by his side. And when he was so seated, he said to him :
Did our ladies come hither, Ananda ?' “Yes, great king' 'Did they give anything to your reverence?' "They gave me, great king, five hundred robes.'
And what does your reverence intend to do with those five hundred robes?''
I shall divide them, great king, among those of the Bhikkhus whose robes are worn out.'
And what do you intend, Ânanda, to do with the worn-out robes ?'
Of those, great king, we shall make counterpanes.' *And what do you intend to do, Ånanda, with the old counterpanes ?'.
Of those, great king, we shall make bolster cases.'
And what do you intend to do, Ånanda, with the old bolster cases ?'
Of those, great king, we shall make carpets.'
And what do you intend to do, Ånanda, with the old carpets ?'
Of those, great king, we shall make towels for the washing of the feet.' . And what do you intend to do, Ånanda, with the old towels ?'
1 Paggåhika-sála, on which Buddhaghosa says nothing.
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