Those sages who are inoffensive and ever restrained in body, go to the Deathless State, where, having gone, they grieve no more.
Those sages who are inoffensive and ever restrained in body, go to the Deathless State, where, having gone, they grieve no more.
Deep Commentary
This verse was spoken while the Buddha was residing at Anjanavana near Sāketa, prompted by the questions of the monks. A Brahmin couple, having known the Buddha as their son in many past lives, warmly welcomed him, causing confusion among the monks who witnessed their familiar address. The Buddha explained their deep karmic connection. Through his teachings, both the elderly couple attained the fruit of Anāgāmi and, later, full Arahantship. Observing the monks' discomfort with the informal address used by the couple, the Buddha taught that those who remain unattached to ego and titles, and who practice restraint of body and mind, transcend the trivial conflicts of the world and attain the peace of Nirvāna.
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