Thus I have heard:
One time, the Budha was staying at Anaathapindidas Ashrama in Jetavana of Shraavastii.
At that time, Bhagavaan addressed the Bhikshus:
“Someone in this assembly may think: ‘I would rather die than speak falsely before the community.’ Yet later, I perceive this same person developing clinging attachment to possessions, ultimately speaking falsely in the assembly.
Why does this happen, O Bhikshus?
Attachment to material possessions is extremely difficult to relinquish. It causes beings to fall into the three woeful realms and prevents attainment of Nirvana!
Therefore, O Bhikshus!
If such clinging attachment has arisen, cut it off immediately. If not yet arisen, prevent its arising.
Thus, O Bhikshus, should you train yourselves.”
When the bhikshus heard what the Budha said, they followed it with joy.