Aṅguttara Nikāya
Eka-Nipātā

The Book of Ones

Suttas 495-584

Translated from the Pāḷi by Michael M. Olds

 

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[495][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the first burning
while making become the force of faith
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[496][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the first burning
while making become the force of energy,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[497][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the first burning
while making become the force of memory,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[498][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the first burning
while making become the force of serenity,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[499][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the first burning
while making become the force of wisdom,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[500][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the first burning
while making become the power of faith,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[501][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the first burning
while making become the power of energy,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[502][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the first burning
while making become the power of memory,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[503][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the first burning
while making become the power of serenity,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[504][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the first burning
while making become the power of wisdom,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[505][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the second burning
while making become the force of faith,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[506][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the second burning
while making become the force of energy,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[507][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the second burning
while making become the force of memory,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[508][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the second burning
while making become the force of serenity,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[509][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the second burning
while making become the force of wisdom,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[510][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the second burning
while making become the power of faith,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[511][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the second burning
while making become the power of energy,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[512][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the second burning
while making become the power of memory,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[513][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the second burning
while making become the power of serenity,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[514][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the second burning
while making become the power of wisdom,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[515][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the third burning
while making become the force of faith,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[516][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the third burning
while making become the force of energy,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[517][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the third burning
while making become the force of memory,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[518][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the third burning
while making become the force of serenity,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[519][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the third burning
while making become the force of wisdom,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[520][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the third burning
while making become the power of faith,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[521][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the third burning
while making become the power of energy,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[522][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the third burning
while making become the power of memory,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[523][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the third burning
while making become the power of serenity,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[524][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the third burning
while making become the power of wisdom,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[525][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the fourth burning
while making become the force of faith,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[526][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the fourth burning
while making become the force of energy,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[527][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the fourth burning
while making become the force of memory,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[528][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the fourth burning
while making become the force of serenity,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[529][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the fourth burning
while making become the force of wisdom,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[530][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the fourth burning
while making become the power of faith,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[531][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the fourth burning
while making become the power of energy,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[532][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the fourth burning
while making become the power of memory,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[533][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the fourth burning
while making become the power of serenity,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[534][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains the fourth burning
while making become the power of wisdom,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[535][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains friendly vibrations
while making become the force of faith,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[536][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains friendly vibrations
while making become the force of energy,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[537][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains friendly vibrations
while making become the force of memory,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[538][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains friendly vibrations
while making become the force of serenity,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[539][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains friendly vibrations
while making become the force of wisdom,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[540][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains friendly vibrations
while making become the power of faith,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[541][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains friendly vibrations
while making become the power of energy,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[542][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains friendly vibrations
while making become the power of memory,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[543][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains friendly vibrations
while making become the power of serenity,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[544][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains friendly vibrations
while making become the power of wisdom,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[545][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains sympathetic vibrations
while making become the force of faith,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[546][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains sympathetic vibrations
while making become the force of energy,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[547][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains sympathetic vibrations
while making become the force of memory,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[548][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains sympathetic vibrations
while making become the force of serenity,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[549][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains sympathetic vibrations
while making become the force of wisdom,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[550][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains sympathetic vibrations
while making become the power of faith,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[551][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains sympathetic vibrations
while making become the power of energy,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[552][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains sympathetic vibrations
while making become the power of memory,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[553][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains sympathetic vibrations
while making become the power of serenity,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[554][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains sympathetic vibrations
while making become the power of wisdom,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[555][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains empathetic vibrations
while making become the force of faith,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[556][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains empathetic vibrations
while making become the force of energy,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[557][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains empathetic vibrations
while making become the force of memory,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

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[558][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains empathetic vibrations
while making become the force of serenity,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

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[559][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains empathetic vibrations
while making become the force of wisdom,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[560][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains empathetic vibrations
while making become the power of faith,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[561][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains empathetic vibrations
while making become the power of energy,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[562][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains empathetic vibrations
while making become the power of memory,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[563][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains empathetic vibrations
while making become the power of serenity,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[564][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains empathetic vibrations
while making become the power of wisdom,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[565][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains objective detachment
while making become the force of faith,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[566][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains objective detachment
while making become the force of energy,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[567][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains objective detachment
while making become the force of memory,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[568][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains objective detachment
while making become the force of serenity,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[569][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains objective detachment
while making become the force of wisdom,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[570][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains objective detachment
while making become the power of faith,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[571][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains objective detachment
while making become the power of energy,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[572][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains objective detachment
while making become the power of memory,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[573][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains objective detachment
while making become the power of serenity,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[574][pts] If beggars, a beggar
attains objective detachment
while making become the power of wisdom,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[575][pts] If beggars, a beggar
makes become the force of faith,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[576][pts] If beggars, a beggar
makes become the force of energy,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[577][pts] If beggars, a beggar
makes become the force of memory,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[578][pts] If beggars, a beggar
makes become the force of serenity,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[579][pts] If beggars, a beggar
makes become the force of wisdom,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[580][pts] If beggars, a beggar
makes become the power of faith,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[581][pts] If beggars, a beggar
makes become the power of energy,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[582][pts] If beggars, a beggar
makes become the power of memory,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[583][pts] If beggars, a beggar
makes become the power of serenity,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

■

[584] If beggars, a beggar
makes become the power of wisdom,
if even for only so short a time
as it takes to snap the fingers,
that beggar may be called a bhikkhu;
his burning is not rudderless;
he lives the Master's teaching;
he follows advice;
not without purpose
does he enjoy the handouts of the realm.

What then can be said of one
who makes much of such a thing?

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[ Index to Aṅguttara Nikāya I: The Ekanipata Suttas ]