Thus have I heard:
One time, the Budha was staying at Anaathapindidas Ashrama in Jetavana of Shraavastii.
At that time, Bhagavaan said to the bhikshus, “Receiving offerings from others is very difficult and prevents one from attaining the unconditioned (asamskrta). Why is this so? If the Bhikshu Shronataandya had not been greedy for offerings, he would never have abandoned the three robes of the Dharma and returned to lay life.
Shronataandya had practiced great Sramanism: he begged for food at the proper time, sat in one place, ate only one meal a day, sat under trees, enjoyed secluded places, wore robes made of rags, carried only three robes, and frequented charnel grounds. He diligently practiced these austerities.
At that time, Shronataandya regularly received offerings from King Pusya, who provided him with delicious food daily. Gradually, the bhikshu became attached to this food and abandoned his Shamanic practices: begging for food at the proper time, sitting in one place, eating one meal a day, sitting under trees, enjoying secluded places, wearing robes made of rags, carrying only three robes, and frequenting charnel grounds.
He gave up all these practices, discarded the three robes, returned to lay life, and engaged in slaughtering cattle and killing countless beings. After his death, he was reborn in hell. Bhikshus, from this example, you should understand that offerings are a heavy burden, preventing one from attaining the supreme true path. If the desire for offerings has not yet arisen, prevent it from arising. If it has already arisen, strive to eliminate it.
Thus, Bhikshus, you should train yourselves in this way.”
When the bhikshus heard what the Budha said, they followed it with joy.
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